Older possibly even than Damascus,
Aleppo's massive Citadel stands on the site of a Hittite acropolis.
This is one of the most magnificent examples of Islamic Arab military
architecture in Syria. There is an impressive number of mosques
in the city. For the tourist, the souk, made up of 16km (10 miles)
of meandering low corridors lined with shops and bustling with
activity, is probably the greatest attraction. The well-preserved
hammams, or public baths, are of interest, as are the ancient
khans (rest houses).
Some fine artifacts and historic reminders of Syria's
rich cultural past are housed in the archaeological museum. Aleppo
is also the commercial and industrial center of Syria.
15 centuries
ago, Emperor Zenon built this important cathedral to honor
Saint Simeon who lived / 40 / years on a pillar preaching
his students, this sanctuary is an example of the beauty
attained by the Syrian architecture and was imitated in
Europe three centuries later . |
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