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Qinnasrin
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.
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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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