There have been few “normal” moments for children in Syria’s 4 1/2-year conflict, amid fighting, bombardment, siege, and deprivation.

However, activists have tried to provide a return to childhood in East Ghouta, near Damascus, with the construction of an underground play area.

Turkey’s Anadolu Agency took these images of the results:

EAST GHOUTA PLAYGROUND

EAST GHOUTA PLAYGROUND 2

EAST GHOUTA PLAYGROUND 3

EAST GHOUTA PLAYGROUND 4

EAST GHOUTA PLAYGROUND 5

EAST GHOUTA PLAYGROUND 6

More images at The Huffington Post….