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Aleppo Citadel Unesco Site 🇸🇾

Written By The Ex-Hostage Traveler on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 | 12:30 PM

 
The Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب‎) 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. Usage of the Citadel hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. Built: 3rd millennium BC – 12th century AD In use: Until 21st century Battles/wars: Syrian War Controlled by: Syrian Arab Republic