Cultural Heritage of Aleppo in a Time

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Aleppo was Found in Historical Records since 3000 B.C.

Source: Sullivan, A. M. (n.d.). Syria. Retrieved January 22, 2016, from https://books.google.com.sa/books?id=lO8dBQAAQBAJ

ANCIENT ALEPPO

Ancient Aleppo

The city is considered one of the oldest inhabited cities in the World.

Many civilizations ruled Aleppo, including Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes and Ottomans.

Sources: Hittite Monuments - Aleppo. (n.d.). Retrieved January 22, 2016, from http://www.hittitemonuments.com/aleppo/ UNESCO. (n.d.). Ancient City of Aleppo. Retrieved January 22, 2016, from http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/21

Ancient Aleppo

The ancient district in the city of Aleppo is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986.

Source: UNESCO. (n.d.). Ancient City of Aleppo. Retrieved January 22, 2016, from http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/21

Ancient Aleppo

The city is characterized by historic buildings, covered souks, narrow alleys, and old mosques and churches.

Ancient Aleppo

Great Mosque of Aleppo

Ancient Aleppo

Citadel of Aleppo, a fortified castle located in the center of Ancient Aleppo.

ARCHITECTURE

Architecture

Aleppo is well-known for its beautiful white stone buildings.

Virgin Mary ChurchGhazali Mosque

Architecture

Most residential buildings have balconies which people enjoy in good weather. Usually neighbors greet each other on balconies.

Residential area in modern Aleppo

NATURE

Jasmine Flower

Although it is called “Damascus Jasmine”, the flower also blossoms all around Aleppo in Summer, and people make pretty necklaces out of it.

CUISINE

Aleppo Cuisine

Aleppo’s cuisine is influenced by the mix of cultures that have inhabited the city. Among Syrian cities, Aleppo is well known for its most delicious food and drinks.

Aleppo Cuisine

Eggplant KebabThe famous Mediterranean kebab,

grilled with eggplant.

Kebab Karaz (Cherry Kebab)Influenced by Armenian cuisine, Cherry Kebab is one of the most famous dishes

in Aleppo.

Aleppo Cuisine

KibbehThere are more than 10 Kibbeh dishes in Aleppo. Kibbeh is mainly made of

Burghul (durum wheat), minced meat, onion, and spices.

Aleppo Cuisine

Mamonia )semolina dessert)

Flower Jam Pistachio Cotton Candy

Aleppo is also famous for many desserts, especially the ones containing Aleppo’s Pistachio.

PRODUCTS

Aleppo Soap

Ghar (Laurel) Soap is a famous product of Aleppo, and it is named after the city of Aleppo.

THANK YOU

This was only a small portion of what Aleppo is culturally famous for. You may find that some parts shown in this presentation are no longer the same today. I prey for peace all over the world, and I hope that these beautiful cultural aspects of Aleppo remain for

future generations.