Aleppo (/ əˈlɛpoʊ / ə-LEP-oh; Arabic: ﺣَﻠَﺐ, ALA-LC: Ḥalab, IPA: [ˈħalab]) is a city in Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the most populous governorate of Syria. [8] .

The (Arabic: , ) was a major military confrontation in Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, [78] between the Syrian opposition militias (such as the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Levant Front and the al-Nusra Front) [79] against the Ba'athist Syrian government, supported by Hezbollah, IRGC-backed Shia militant groups, [80] Iran, [81] and Russia, [54...

Jul 4, 2023 · Nestled in northern Syria, Aleppo is a city rich in history, culture, and heritage. Known as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Aleppo has witnessed the rise and fall of powerful civilizations, leaving behind a tapestry of captivating stories and architectural wonders.

Oct 31, 2022 · Aleppo pepper is a spice originating in Syria. It is sold ground and adds a subtle sweetness, moderate heat, and tangy flavor to any dish.

Located at the crossroads of several trade routes from the 2nd millennium B.C., Aleppo was ruled successively by the Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes and Ottomans.

Apr 4, 2025 · Aleppo has a hot semiarid climate with long summers and short rainy winters. Aleppo’s most visible landmark is the medieval citadel, which sits on a partly man-made hill at the center of the city about 130 feet (40 meters) high.

Aleppo (Arabic Halab) is a city in northern Syria, the second largest city in Syria after Damascus, and one of the oldest inhabited cities in history. Originating in the early second millennium B.C.E., Aleppo competes with Damascus as being the oldest inhabited city in the world.

Aleppo, Arabic Ḥalab, City (pop., 2004 est.: 1,975,200), northwestern Syria. Syria’s largest city, it is about 30 mi (48 km) from the Turkish border. Lying at the crossroads of great commercial routes, it has long been inhabited and is first mentioned at the end of the 3rd millennium bc.

Nov 28, 2016 · Aleppo's Old City, a Unesco World Heritage site, has been devastated by years of fierce fighting. When the uprising against President Assad erupted in 2011, Aleppo did not see …

The Ancient City of Aleppo comprises a trading city influenced by many subsequent rulers such as Romans, Byzantines, Ayyubids, Ummayads, Mamluks and Ottomans. Aleppo is one of the oldest inhabited cities in history, as the earliest remains of human settlement date to the eleventh millennium BCE.