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A charming city

by dabuwan - last update: Feb 19, 2003

Evening prayer in the Umayyad Mosque
Aleppo ("Haleb" in arabic), with almost 3 million inhabitants, is the second largest city in Syria, after Damascus.
Together with the capital, it is believed to be the oldest inhabited city in the world. If we forget the myth that Abraham was milking the grey cow on top of Aleppo hill, the first written proof of the city existence dates back to the Hittites period (2nd millennium B.C.). Recent archeologic discoveries, anyway, seem to demonstrate that it was inhabited already in the 6th millennium B.C.. Aleppo has remained a very important economic and cultural centre through the centuries until now.
The old part of the city is wonderful: it is a living museum. Every building is made of stone and dates back to the medieval age. The covered souq is amazing; it is the largest in the islamic world and there are different sections named after the different crafts.
On top of a hill in the center of town the majestic 12th century Citadel, a marvellous fortress, overlooks the whole city.
I was there not so recently (in 1990), but I am sure things did not change so much there. Why should they?For a most recent experience you can check also the excellent Aleppo page by VT member call_me_rhia who has been there recently (in 2003).

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Comments for dabuwan about Aleppo
LuisGuimaraes Thu Aug 3, 2006 16:17 UTC
 I have wandered a b it through your pages and actually think you're a good photographer and writer. I would therefore expect larger intros, which I would read with pleasure! Auguri! (p.s.: I also aprove your travel destinations)
iwys Wed Jun 7, 2006 23:58 UTC
 I hope that I can withstand the midsummer heat!
Bavavia Mon Feb 28, 2005 05:50 UTC
 I totally agree with your comment on the sales people in syria, they are not pushy at all, which is different from Egypt and Turkey where the pressure was very high..in Syria they didnt mind if you bought something or not, no pressures which was very nice
isa1167 Sun Feb 6, 2005 01:23 UTC
 Beautiful pics. and tips.Isa from Peru.,South America
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