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 Aleppo Castle Aug 17, 2008
The Castle of Aleppo & the Museum:
the biggest oldest and perhaps the most impressive historical monument in Aleppo. Is situated at the center of the city on a hill about 40m high. Its ruins relate many successive civilizations which Aleppo witnessed since thousands of years. in the beginning it was a place of worship. Saluqos Nikato was the first to use it as a defince center in 312 B.C. Muslims entered the citadel peacefully and was reconstructed many times. The present shape dates back to the 13th century A.D. with additional restoration during AL-Mamluk period. Its style combines austerity with beauty. Handsome towers are built into the walls, its imposing entrance is protected by metal doors, and its fortifications are strengthened by deep moat. Inside the citadel is a small museum containing objects found during its restoration.  Part of the Aleppo City - Syria travel blog Part of the list Best Tourism Places in Syria
Aleppo Castle
Aleppo Castle
Aleppo Castle
Aleppo Castle
Aleppo Castle
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Mar 23, 2006
However almost all the
castle is Crusader built, as they vastly expanded the basalt fort with
limestone in the 12 th century, building a second castle around the
first. The castle was built to guard the only significant gap in the mountain
range between Syria and Lebanon , and
was the castle… Two impenetrable fortresses |
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Jan 02, 2001
The many city walls, towers, castles, schools. And mosques date from that period.
Population: about 3.300.000
Agriculture: Aleppo plays an important role in the production of Cotton, Wheat and Olives. It’s specially known for its delicious pistachio nuts.
The important places to see:
* Inside the city:
The Castle… Aleppo City - Tourism Information |
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Apr 11, 2007
By now we had seen a fair share of impressive castles and fortresses, but each time we visit a new one my jaw drops once again. A narrow stone bridge led us over the moat to a massive guard tower. It is not hard to see why in 800 years this Muslim citadel had never… Day 7: Aleppo |
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