Qinnasrin

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Qinnasrin

Qinnasrin, originally known as Chalcis-on-Belus, was a historical town located near the modern village of Al-Eiss in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. The oldest history of the city is dating back to the Hellenistic period in the 3rd century BC. The city had a prominent position at the beginning of the Islamic era, where it was a military center.

Site Information

Country: Syria

District: Aleppo Governorate

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 3rd Century BC

Oldest Culture: Hellenistic

Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine + Islamic

Site Features: Roman & Byzantine & Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 284 m

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