Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his books from Syria’s former Assad regime.
Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years When Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his precious books from Syria’s former Assad regime, he didn’t know if he’d see them again. 15 years later, with the help of a hammer, he was able to recover them.
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