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    Aleppo - Wikipedia

    Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a rich and diverse heritage. Learn about its ancient origins, role in trade and politics, architectural landmarks, and recent conflicts.

    CountrySyria
    Elevation379 m (1,243 ft)
    Area code(s)Country code: 963 · City code: 21
    RegionArab States
     A City of History and Conflict
    A City of History and Conflict
    Aleppo is a city in northern Syria that has witnessed thousands of years of history, culture, and commerce.
    Etymology

    The etymology of the name Aleppo (Arabic: Ḥalab, حلب) is ancient and rooted in the long history of the region.
    The name Ḥalab is believed to originate from a Semitic root, possibly the Proto-Semitic root … See more

    History

    Aleppo has scarcely been touched by archaeologists, since the modern city occupies its ancient site. The earliest occupation of the site was around 8,000 BC, as shown by excavations in Tallet Alsauda. … See more

    Geography

    Aleppo lies about 120 km (75 mi) inland from the Mediterranean Sea, on a plateau 380 m (1,250 ft) above sea level, 45 km (28 mi) east of the Syrian-Turkish border checkpoint of Bab al-Hawa. The city is surrounde… See more

    Demographics

    According to the Aleppine historian Sheikh Kamel Al-Ghazzi (1853–1933), the population of Aleppo was around 400,000 before the disastrous earthquake of 1822. Followed by cholera and plague attacks in 1823 and 1… See more