Syrian presidential palace in ruins 24 hours after power transfer

The Syrian presidential palace in ruins on a day of chaos. (Source: Guardian)

According to the Guardian, hundreds of Syrians flocked to the Tishreen presidential palace in Damascus, south of Mount Qasioun, after hearing the news that the rebel force Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) officially took control of the capital from the government of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8.

Just 24 hours later, many buildings inside the Syrian presidential palace were looted and burned.

A rebel gunman on the red carpet in the hallway of Tishreen Palace on December 8.

Several rooms were ransacked, furniture was in disarray, and several portraits of ousted President Bashar al-Assad were found lying on the floor.

Several people were seen collecting valuables inside the mansion.

Rebel gunmen sat in the president's office with battle maps scattered on the ground.

Umm Nader, 35, who lives near the presidential palace with her husband, also visited the complex, which they described as now a "museum".

The Syrian presidential palace is a complex of six-story buildings located in the wealthy al-Maliki neighborhood of Damascus. It was previously off-limits to ordinary citizens.

The scene was reminiscent of the day Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq collapsed 20 years ago.

Some Syrians take souvenir photos inside the presidential palace, which they were previously unable to enter.

A scene of devastation outside the main gate leading to the mansion.

A gunman holding an AK-47 and making a V-sign in a devastated hall at Tishreen Palace.

Tra Khanh (Source: The Guardian)

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