- Aleppo - Wikipedia
When the Suez Canal was inaugurated in 1869, much trade was diverted to sea and Aleppo began its slow decline At the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Aleppo lost its northern hinterland to modern Turkey, as well as the important Baghdad Railway connecting it to Mosul
- Aleppo | History, Map, Citadel, Civil War, Population, Facts | Britannica
Aleppo is the principal city of northern Syria known as a hub for Syrian culture and commercial activity as well as for its medieval citadel and architecture The city became a focal point of the Syrian Civil War from 2012 until 2016 and suffered considerable damage
- Aleppo - New World Encyclopedia
Aleppo (Arabic Halab) is a city in northern Syria, the second largest city in Syria after Damascus, and one of the oldest inhabited cities in history Originating in the early second millennium B C E , Aleppo competes with Damascus as being the oldest inhabited city in the world
- Top 10 Things You Must Do and See in Aleppo - Syrian Guides
In this article, we’ll take you through the must-see attractions and hidden gems that will make your visit to Aleppo unforgettable From ancient citadels and bustling markets to mouth-watering cuisine and serene hammams, these experiences will give you a deeper appreciation of this remarkable city
- What is Aleppo? Ancient City Facts and History
Aleppo (Arabic: Ḥalab) is a major city in northern Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back to the 6th millennium BCE As Syria's largest city by population prior to the civil war, Aleppo served as a crucial economic and cultural hub in the Levant region for thousands of years The city's Ancient City, a UNESCO World
- Ancient City of Aleppo - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The monumental Citadel of Aleppo, rising above the suqs, mosques and madrasas of the old walled city, is testament to Arab military might from the 12th to the 14th centuries
- Aleppo | Whose Culture?
Aleppo lies on the bank of Queip River and was surrounded by a circle of eight hills The city centered around one large hill, upon which the Citadel of Aleppo sits The palace is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE
- Aleppo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Aleppo (حلب, Ḥalab) is the largest city in Syria, with a population of 2 1 million in 2021 One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it has a wealth of historical sites, and its old city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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