Aleppo was the capital of the important Amorite dynasty of Yamḥad. The kingdom of Yamḥad (c. 1800–1525 BC), alternatively known as the 'land of Ḥalab,' was one of the most powerful in …

Jan 5, 2025 · Aleppo is the principal city of northern Syria known as a hub for Syrian culture and commercial activity as well as for its medieval citadel and architecture. The city became a focal …

The Battle of Aleppo (Arabic: مَعْرَكَةُ حَلَبَ, romanized: Maʿrakat Ḥalab) was a major military confrontation in Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, [78] between the Syrian opposition (including …

On 27 November 2024, Syrian opposition groups led by Tahrir al-Sham launched an offensive against pro-government forces in Northwestern Syria. The offensive, the first of its kind by any …

5 days ago · The liberation of Aleppo was a monumental achievement on all levels, setting off a chain reaction that signaled the regime’s inevitable collapse. The fall of Aleppo became the …

Nov 30, 2024 · Syrian armed opposition forces have entered Aleppo just three days into their surprise offensive, marking the first time they have set foot in the country’s second largest city …

Dec 2, 2024 · The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with rebels' surprise capture of Aleppo, one of the country’s largest cities and an ancient hub of Middle East culture …

4 days ago · Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can …

Oct 31, 2022 · What Is Aleppo Pepper? The Aleppo pepper, also known as the Halaby chile pepper, is named after the Syrian city of Aleppo. It is a variety of Capsicum annuum and is …

Aleppo, Arabic Ḥalab, City (pop., 2004 est.: 1,975,200), northwestern Syria. Syria’s largest city, it is about 30 mi (48 km) from the Turkish border. Lying at the crossroads of great commercial …