Young Syrian parkour aficionados practise acrobatic moves and backflips in the war-ravaged Syrian town of Ariha in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province. All photos by AFP
Young Syrian parkour aficionados practise acrobatic moves and backflips in the war-ravaged Syrian town of Ariha in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province. All photos by AFP
Young Syrian 'parcours' aficionados, practise acrobatic moves and backflips, in the war-ravaged Syrian town of Ariha in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province, on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP)
Young Syrian 'parcours' aficionados, practise acrobatic moves and backflips, in the war-ravaged Syrian town of Ariha in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province, on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP)
People that practise parkour are known as traceurs,
People that practise parkour are known as traceurs,
Traceurs jump, climb, swing and vault, and choose areas that can test their abilities.
Traceurs jump, climb, swing and vault, and choose areas that can test their abilities.
The art form was founded in France in the 1980s.
The art form was founded in France in the 1980s.
A high level of skill is needed to ensure jumps and runs are completed safely.
A high level of skill is needed to ensure jumps and runs are completed safely.
Precision is key when attempting complex jumps.
Precision is key when attempting complex jumps.

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Syrian parkour aficionados practise moves in war-ravaged town - in pictures

The town of Ariha is located in the rebel-held north-western province of Idlib

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February 26, 2022

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