Ḩayy ash Shaykh Maqşūd
District of Aleppo
Aleppo Governorate - Syria

Aleppo

Aleppo, located in northwestern Syria 310 kilometres (193 miles) from Damascus, is the largest city in Syria and serves as the capital of Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Syrian governorate. With an official population of 2,132,100 (2004 census), it is also one of the largest cities in the Levant. For centuries, Aleppo was Greater Syria's largest city and the Ottoman Empire's third, after İstanbul and Cairo.

Located at 36.2167, 37.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Mount Simeon District, Populated places along the Silk Road, Aleppo, Amorite cities, Fertile Crescent, Arabic architecture

Bab al-Hadid

Bab al-Hadid meaning the Iron Gate of Victory, is one of the nine historical gates of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. It is one of the well-preserved gates of old Aleppo.

Located at 36.2033, 37.1669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gates of Aleppo

Bab Antakeya

Bāb Antakiya formed one of the most important defense gates in Aleppo, protecting the city from the west. Baba Antakiya is located in the centre of the western wall of the old city of Aleppo, and its name was derived from Antioch, the capital of ancient Syria, as the gate was the main exit which was leading to the city of Antioch. It is one of the oldest gates built due to its strategic site thus going through several construction periods.

Located at 36.1987, 37.1515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ziyarat, Gates of Aleppo

1138 Aleppo earthquake

The 1138 Aleppo earthquake was among the deadliest earthquakes in history. Its name was taken from the city of Aleppo, in northern Syria, where the most casualties were sustained. The quake occurred on 11 October 1138 and was preceded by a smaller quake on the 10th. It is frequently listed as the third deadliest earthquake in history, following on from the Shensi and Tangshan earthquakes in China.

Located at 36.2167, 37.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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12th-century earthquakes, Earthquakes in Syria, History of Aleppo, 12th century in Syria, 1138

Armenian Evangelical Martyrs' Church

The Armenian Evangelical Martyrs' Church (Nahadagatz) is located in Soulemaniye quarter, Aleppo, Syria. The origin of the church goes back to 1865, Aintab, Turkey, where the first Armenian Evangelical - Kayajik church with the full content of its members was split into two groups and one group moved into Hayik quarter of the city and established a second church there. The first pastor of the church was Rev. Kara Krikor Haroutyounian, who has served the church until his death in 1907. Rev.

Located at 36.2192, 37.1626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Armenian churches in Syria, Religious organizations established in 1931, Churches in Aleppo, Armenian churches, Religious buildings completed in 1931, 20th-century Evangelical church buildings

Central Synagogue of Aleppo

The Central Synagogue of Aleppo,, also known as the Great Synagogue of Aleppo, Joab's Synagogue or Al-Bandara Synagogue, has been a Jewish place of worship since the 5th century C.E. When it functioned, it was considered the main synagogue of the Syrian Jewish community. The synagogue is noted as being the location where the Aleppo codex was housed for over five hundred years until it was burned by the Arabs in a pogrom against Jews in 1947. This synagogue still stands.

Located at 36.2, 37.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Synagogues in Syria, Jewish Syrian history, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Medieval synagogues, 9th-century synagogues, Synagogues in the Ottoman Empire

Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church

The Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church, is an Armenian Evangelical church in Aleppo, Syria. The church has been established in 1852. The building that is currently being used as a place of worship was built in 1923. The Church has a wealthy past.

Located at 36.2079, 37.1506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Armenian churches in Syria, Churches in Aleppo, Armenian churches, Religious buildings completed in 1923

Bab al-Faraj (Aleppo)

Bab al-Faraj (Gate of Deliverance) or Bab al-Faradis was one of the 9 major gates of ancient Aleppo located at the north of the old Syrian city.

Located at 36.2039, 37.1525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates of Aleppo

Bab al-Nasr (Aleppo)

Bab al-Nasr meaning the Gate of Victory, is one of the nine historical gates of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. It was partially ruined during the Ottoman rule over Syria.

Located at 36.2039, 37.1606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ayyubid architecture, Ziyarat, Gates of Aleppo

Bab al-Jinan

Bāb Jnēn (Gate of Gardens) was one of the gates of Aleppo that used to lead to gardens on the banks of the Quwēq river. The gate was demolished about 120 years ago in order to widen the road. There used to be numerous exchangers and storage houses for goods near the gate, and a pine dating back to the 16th century. The gate had a tower called the "serpent tower" in which was said to be a talisman capable of protecting from serpent bites. Bāb Jnēn today is the site of a traditional souk.

Located at 36.2019, 37.1519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ayyubid architecture, Gates of Aleppo

Al-Uthmaniyah Madrasa

Al-Uthmaniyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in the northern Al-Farafira district near Bab al-Nasr of the old city of Aleppo, Syria. It was established by Ottoman Pasha Al-Duraki in 1730 and was originally named Madrasa Ridaiya. The madrasa, which includes a mosque, boasts one of the tallest minarets in Aleppo, built in the traditional Ottoman pencil-shaped style. It is centered on a large courtyard with small garden plots.

Located at 36.2033, 37.1567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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School buildings completed in 1730, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Sharafiyah Madrasa

Al-Sharafiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located to the northeast of the Great Mosque of the Ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. It was founded by 'Abd al-Rahim ibn al-'Ajami and his son Sharaf al-Din 'Abdul Rahman. A waqf was instituted for the madrasa in 1242, the year of its completion. The building is rectangular with the elaborately ornamented entrance portal situated in the middle of the western side.

Located at 36.1997, 37.1578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1240s architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Ahmadiyah Madrasa

Al-Ahmadiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in the Jallum district of old Aleppo, Syria. The architectural style of this building resembles the Tekyes structures. The madrasa is rich with rare types of calligraphy used in the ornate inscriptions.

Located at 36.1985, 37.1567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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School buildings completed in 1724, Ottoman architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Halawiyah Madrasa

Al-Halawiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in al-Jalloum district of the Ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. It is built in 1124 on the site of Aleppo's Great Byzantine Cathedral of Saint Helena of the 5th century, where, according to tradition, a Roman temple once stood. Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, built a great Byzantine cathedral there.

Located at 36.1995, 37.1559 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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5th-century architecture, Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques, Byzantine sacred architecture, Former church buildings, Madrasas in Aleppo

Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square

Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square is the central town square at the heart of the Syrian city of Aleppo. It is the most important square in the city, experiencing most of the celebrations and festivals in Aleppo. The square is adjacent to the "Aleppo Public Park", intersected by "Majd Al-Deen Al-Jabiri" street from the east and "Kamel Al-Ghazzi" street from the west. It took its name from the Syrian patriotic leader and politician; the former prime minister Saadallah al-Jabiri.

Located at 36.2069, 37.1475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Aleppo

Mount Simeon District

Mount Simeon, also known as Jabal Sem`an, is a district of the Aleppo Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 2,412,072. The centre of the district is the city of Aleppo. Until December 2008, the sub-district of Atāreb was part of the Mount Simeon district before being incorporated into a district.

Located at 36.2167, 37.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mount Simeon District

Liberty Square, Aleppo

The Liberty Square is an important square at the Aziziyah district, downtown Aleppo, Syria. Intersected by Yusuf al-Azma street from the south to the north, the square is considered to be the beginning of Qestaki al-Homsi street and the end of Faris al-Khoury street from the east, where the church of Saint Michael the Archangel of the Melkite Greek Catholics is located. The main entrance of the Aleppo Public Park is located at the western side of the square on "Majd Al-Deen Al-Jabiri" street.

Located at 36.2089, 37.1506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Aleppo

Sabaa Bahrat Square, Aleppo

Sabaa Bahrat Square is one of the most important squares in Aleppo, Syria. Located at the intersection of "Abdel Menem Riyad street" with "Al-Mutanabbi" street within the ancient part of the city, the square is an important junction between the old city and modern Aleppo. Many important official buildings are located around the square, including the Aleppo Chamber of Industry, Coral Julia Dumna Hotel and the main entrance of Suweiqa; one of the largest covered markets of the old city.

Located at 36.2019, 37.1558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Squares in Aleppo

Aleppo Public Park

Public Park of Aleppo is a 17 hectare urban park located in Aleppo, Syria. With its hexagonal shape the park is located in Gare de Baghdad district covering an area between Jamiliyeh and Aziziyeh districts. It is bordered by "Majd Al-Deen Al-Jabiri" street from the east, "Kamel Al-Ghazzi" street from the west and Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square from the south. The park is intersected by Queiq River. The park is home to many art works of famous Syrian sculptors.

Located at 36.2097, 37.1472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Al-Madina Souq

Al-Madina Souq is the covered souq-market located at the heart of the Syrian city of Aleppo within the walled ancient part of the city. With its long and narrow alleys, al-Madina Souq is the largest covered historic market in the world, with an approximate length of 13 kilometers. It is a major trade centre for imported luxury goods, such as raw silk from Iran, spices and dyes from India and many other products.

Located at 36.2, 37.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Souqs, Aleppo, History of Syria, Arabic architecture

Battle of Aleppo (2012–13)

The Battle of Aleppo is an ongoing military confrontation in Aleppo, Syria between the Free Syrian Army and its allies and the Syrian military. The battle began on 19 July 2012 as a part of the Syrian civil war. Clashes escalated in late July as the Syrian Army and opposition fighters fought in the city, which is the largest in Syria and holds great strategic and economic importance. The scale and importance of the combat has led to combatants calling it "the mother of all battles".

Located at 36.2167, 37.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles of the Syrian civil war, Aleppo, 2012 in Syria, Conflicts in 2012, Conflicts in 2013, 2013 in Syria

Khanqah al-Farafira

Khanqah al-Farafira is a 13th century sufi monastery located in "Al-Farafira" district at the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. It was built in 1237 by the efforts of Dayfa Khatun the regent ruler of Aleppo from 1237 to 1244 and the wife of Az-Zahir Ghazi. The building was a centre for sufis and dervishes. The original name of the building was ar-Rabat al-Nasiri.

Located at 36.2025, 37.1608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Syria, Religion in Syria, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Buildings and structures completed in the 13th century

Abu Abdo (ful parlor)

Abu Abdo al-fawwal is a ful parlor located in Aleppo, Syria. The shop was established in 1885 by Abdel Razzaq "Abu Abdo" al-Masri at al-Hatab Square, near the Zamaria house in the the Jdeydeh Quarter of the Ancient City of Aleppo. It is famous for levantine and Aleppo style fūl dishes.

Located at 36.2076, 37.158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1885 establishments in the Ottoman Empire, Buildings and structures in Aleppo

King Faisal Street

King Faisal Street is a main street in central Aleppo, Syria. Located to the northwest of the Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square connecting the Aleppo Public Park with Al-Sabil Park. The street ends up with Shihan Square to the north of the city centre.

Located at 36.2131, 37.1411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aleppo, Streets in Syria

Al-Sabil Park

Al-Sabil Park is a 6 hectare urban park located in Aleppo, Syria. With its rectangular shape the park is located in al-Sabil district on King Faisal Street.

Located at 36.2192, 37.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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