Citadel of Aleppo, Medieval fortress in Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria.
The limestone fortress stands on a 50-meter hill, featuring stone walls, towers, and defensive structures that form a complete fortification system.
The citadel's foundations date to 1150, with major expansions during the Ayyubid period when Saladin transformed it into a military stronghold.
The structure contains multiple architectural elements from different periods, including Roman baths, Islamic mosques, and Ottoman-era military quarters.
The citadel requires at least three hours to explore its passages, ceremonial halls, water deposits, and dungeons spread across multiple levels.
The structure incorporates a temple to the god Hadad from the third millennium BC, marking it as one of the oldest religious sites in Syria.
Location: Aleppo
Inception: 12 century
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 36.19917,37.16250
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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