The 11-year-old tourist guide in Saida, Lebanon


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Abed, who loves history, showing off an ancient vase in the Khan Sacy museum. — Photos: AMIRA RAJAB/dpa

Aged only 11, Abdel Rahman Farran guides tourists from all over the world through the Lebanese city of Saida, giving them a look into the history of the place where he was born.

The tourists are impressed by his passion as he describes the culture of the ancient coastal spot, just 30km south of the capital Beirut.

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