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 …
Aleppo | History, Map, Citadel, Civil War, Population ...
Dec 11, 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 point …
Aleppo rises from ruins – but waits to feel richer for it
Dec 12, 2025 · Aleppo’s citadel has reopened and is welcoming weekend visitors. Living standards in the city lag despite promises of higher public pay, with salaries around $120 a month. Civic life is …
Ancient City of Aleppo - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Aleppo ligt op het kruispunt van verschillende handelsroutes uit het 2e millennium voor Christus. De stad werd achtereenvolgens geregeerd door de Hittieten, de Assyriërs, de Arabieren, de Mongolen, de …
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 …
The Ancient City of Aleppo: A Crossroads of Civilizations
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, Aleppo was once a …
What to know about the sudden rebel breach of Aleppo in ... - PBS
Nov 30, 2024 · The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities and an ancient business hub.