Bab al-Nairab

The Bab al-Nairab gate features stone construction with decorative elements characteristic of medieval Islamic defensive architecture in northern Syria.

Built between 1216 and 1237 under Ayyubid ruler al-Aziz Muhammad, the gate marked the southern expansion of Aleppo's ancient city walls.

The gate district developed into a settlement area where Arab, Kurdish, and Turkmen communities established their presence during the Ottoman period.

The structure connects to a main route that historically linked Aleppo's markets with the agricultural village of al-Nayrab and surrounding countryside.

During the early 20th century, the gate area became a center of resistance with 12,000 residents opposing both Ottoman conscription and French control.

Location: Aleppo

GPS coordinates: 36.19417,37.16611

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40