Aleppo – al-Qiqan Mosque حلب – جامع القيقان
The curious al-Qiqan Mosque (جامع القيقان), located at the western edge of the old city of Aleppo (حلب), sits atop an ancient …
Aleppo – al-Safahiyeh Mosque حلب – جامع السفاحية
The Mamluk-era al-Safahiyeh Mosque (جامع السفاحية) is located near the center of the old city of Aleppo (حلب). The mosque was constructed …
Aleppo – al-Shayabiyeh Mosque حلب – جامع الشعيبية
The origin of al-Shayabiyeh Mosque (جامع الشعيبية) is not entirely clear, but the present structure largely dates to 1150 during the rule …
Aleppo – Hammam Yalbugha حلب – حمام يلبغا
One of the most impressive public baths in Syria is Hammam Yalbugha (حمام يلبغا), located in the old city of Aleppo (حلب) …
Aleppo – People حلب – شعب
Most of Syria’s major urban centers are extremely diverse, and the city of Aleppo (حلب) is no exception. The population of the …
Qalaat Samaan قلعة سمعان
The most impressive archaeological site in the countryside of Aleppo (حلب) is the remarkable Byzantine religious complex known today as Qalaat Samaan …
Ain Dara عين دارة
The fascinating temple of Ain Dara (عين دارة), located northwest of Aleppo (حلب) near the Kurdish town of Afrin (عفرين), is an …
al-Nabi Houri النبي هوري
Perhaps the most expansive of the Roman and Byzantine sites in the countryside of Aleppo (حلب) are the remains located at al-Nabi …
Qalaat Najm قلعة نجم
Qalaat Najm (قلعة نجم) is an impressive fortress located on the west bank of the Euphrates River east of Aleppo (حلب). The …
Meskaneh مسكنة
Just outside the modern town of Meskaneh (مسكنة), on the shore of Lake Assad, are the remnants of the Bronze Age city …