Citadel of Aleppo - Wikipedia
WEBThe Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب, romanized: Qalʿat Ḥalab) is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria. It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world.
Aleppo Citadel - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBAug 20, 2021 · Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, Aleppo Citadel is a huge medieval fortified palace sat in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria. People have utilised the citadel hill since the …
Aleppo | History, Map, Citadel, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Aleppo, 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 of the Syrian Civil War from 2012 until …
Citadel of Aleppo - World Monuments Fund
WEBOne of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Aleppo preserves remnants of more than four millennia of Near Eastern history. The Citadel of Aleppo is a densely layered microcosm of this long and complex history.
Aleppo Citadel: A Monumental Testament to Syria‘s Layered History
WEBMay 26, 2024 · Perched atop a hill in the heart of Aleppo, Syria, stands the imposing Aleppo Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. This awe-inspiring fortress has borne witness to the rise and fall of empires, serving as a pivotal landmark in the city‘s rich history. Join us as we explore the citadel ...
Aleppo’s ancient fortress: A chronicle of resilience and heritage
WEBJul 3, 2024 · The Citadel of Aleppo is one of the most significant archaeological landmarks in the world. It is one of the oldest citadels in history, with its construction dating back to the Middle Ages. A citadel is by definition a stronghold, most often a fortress or a castle, that protects the city in which it is located.
Citadel of Aleppo - Discover Islamic Art - Virtual Museum
WEBThe Citadel of Aleppo is a masterpiece of medieval Islamic fortress architecture. Its massive ovoid shape and extensive defences enclose an area of approximately seven hectares. The natural hill upon which the Citadel was built has long been used as a stronghold (including evidence of a Hittite temple from the first millennium BC).
The Citadel of Aleppo – Aleppo, Syria - Atlas Obscura
WEBAug 3, 2019 · This large fortified palace sits prominently in the middle of Aleppo, Syria. The citadel dates back to the 3rd millennium and has hosted several occupants such as the Greeks, Byzantines,...
Citadel of Aleppo · Art and Architecture of the Middle Ages: …
WEBTowering about 40 meters over the city of Aleppo and its shrines is the citadel, a remarkable example of medieval military architecture atop a natural limestone outcrop.
Ancient City of Aleppo | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe 13th-century citadel, 12th-century Great Mosque and various 17th-century madrasas, palaces, caravanserais and hammams all form part of the city's cohesive, unique urban fabric, now threatened by overpopulation.