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The Citadel of Aleppo

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

Aleppo, Syria

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The palace entrance inside the Citadel of Aleppo.   Borisborough (Atlas Obscura User)
Citadel in 2008   ahvenas (Atlas Obscura User)
One of the citadel towers (photo taken in 2008)   ahvenas (Atlas Obscura User)
Inside the Citadel of Aleppo.   Borisborough (Atlas Obscura User)
Entrance to the Citadel of Aleppo.   Borisborough (Atlas Obscura User)
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This large fortified palace sits prominently in the middle of Aleppo, Syria. The citadel dates back to the 3rd millennium and has hosted several occupants such as the Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids, and Mamluks to name a few. The castle has been restored extensively over the course of its existence, but endured considerable damages during the Battle of Aleppo. It re-opened again in 2017, but still required additional repairs and restoration work. 

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