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Ancient City of Aleppo
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Ancient City of Aleppo
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Syria
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Aleppo, Syria

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About Ancient City of Aleppo
The Ancient City of Aleppo is an ancient city center situated at Aleppo city in Syria. The site covers an area of 364 hectares. The old city of Aleppo consisted of the ancient city covered with walls while there were cell-like quarters outside the boundaries. It gained the designation of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1986. It was constructed during the 12th to 16th century and was unaffected until the Syrian Civil War.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ancient City of Aleppo

  • The site became a victim in the clashes of the Syrian Arab Army and the rebel forces of Jabhat al-Nusra. It was used as fortified bases by the Syrian Army due to which the opponents of the Islamic Front destroyed various ancient infrastructures. About 30 percent of the site was destroyed due to clashes.
    The site became a victim in the clashes of the Syrian Arab Army and the rebel forces of Jabhat al-Nusra. It was used as fortified bases by the Syrian
  • It was an important city at the time of the early Bronze age according to the records. It was known as Armi at the time. In the middle Bronze age, the city was described as Halab and was the most powerful at the time. It was destroyed by Hittites.
  • The city was taken over by Alexander the Great in 333 BC.
  • Al-Madina Souq located in the city is an important trading center until now. Here you can buy raw silk from Iran, coffee from Damascus as well as spices and dyes from India. Local products such as wool, soap, and other agriculture products are also sold here.
    Al-Madina Souq located in the city is an important trading center until now. Here you can buy raw silk from Iran, coffee from Damascus as well as spic
  • The historic buildings of the place include The Citadel, 12th-century Church-School named Al-Shibani, Sufi monastery named Khanqah al-Farafira, Al-Matbakh al-Ajami, and much more.
    The historic buildings of the place include The Citadel, 12th-century Church-School named Al-Shibani, Sufi monastery named Khanqah al-Farafira, Al-Mat

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