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Ancient City of Aleppo
Ancient City of Aleppo
Ancient City of Aleppo

The Old City of Aleppo is the historic city centre of Aleppo, Syria. Many districts of the ancient city remained essentially unchanged since its construction during the 12th to the 16th century. Characterized by its Citadel, large mansions, narrow alleys, covered souqs and ancient caravanserais, the Ancient City of Aleppo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Many sections in the Al-Madina Souq and other medieval buildings in the ancient city were destroyed and ruined or burnt as a result of the Syrian civil war.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: Aleppo Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: Fifth Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Chalcolithic
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Ancient City of Aleppo
Date of Inscription: 1986
Exact Location
Elevation: 425 m
UNESCO
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