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 …

Dec 3, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Jul 10, 2025 · The Ancient City of Aleppo, located in northern Syria, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. With a history stretching back over 4,000 years, …

Thousands of Syrian insurgents have taken over most of Aleppo, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a …

Aleppo is a city in Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the most populous governorate of Syria. With an estimated population of 2,098,...