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Yamhad: The Dominant Kingdom of Ancient Syria Emerging at the close of the 19th century BC, Yamhad was a powerful Semitic-speaking kingdom centered in the city of Ḥalab (modern-day Aleppo...
Read Yamhad: The Dominant Kingdom of Ancient SyriaSyria Administrative Divisions and Major Cities The administrative structure of Syria is organized into a hierarchical system designed to manage the country's governance across various le...
Read Syria Administrative Divisions and Major CitiesQueiq River: The Lifeline and History of Aleppo The Queiq River (known in Modern Standard Arabic as Quwayq) is a significant endorheic river—a river that does not flow into an ocean—and w...
Read Queiq River: The Lifeline and History of AleppoSaint Elijah Cathedral Located in the heart of the al-Jdayde quarter—the historic Christian district of Aleppo, Syria—the Saint Elijah Cathedral stands as a testament to faith and enduran...
Read Saint Elijah Cathedral: A Symbol of Resilience in AleppoGrand Serail of Aleppo: History and Architecture The Grand Serail (Arabic: سراي حلب الكبير; French: Grand Serail d'Alep) was a landmark of administrative power and architectural heritage ...
Read Grand Serail of Aleppo: History and ArchitectureAl-Madina Souq: The World's Largest Historic Covered Market Located in the heart of the walled ancient city of Aleppo, Syria, Al-Madina Souq (Arabic: سوق المدينة) stands as a testament to...
Read Al-Madina Souq: The World's Largest Historic Covered MarketCharge at Haritan: The Final Cavalry Clash of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign The Charge at Haritan took place on October 26, 1918, serving as a dramatic and costly coda to the Sinai and...
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