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3037: 599:, ruled Aleppo between 1193 CE and 1215 CE. During this time, the citadel went through major reconstruction, fortification and addition of new structures that create the complex of the Citadel in its current form today. Sultan Ghazi strengthened the walls, smoothed the surface of the outcrop and covered sections of the slope at the entrance area with stone cladding. The depth of the moat was increased, connected with water canals and spanned by a tall bridge-cum-viaduct, which today still serves as the entrance into the Citadel. During the first decade of the 13th century CE, the citadel evolved into a palatial city that included functions ranging from residential (palaces and baths), religious (mosque and shrines), military installations (arsenal, training ground, defence towers and the entrance block) and supporting elements (water cisterns and granaries). The most prominent renovation is the entrance block rebuilt in 1213 CE. Sultan Ghazi also had the two mosques on the Citadel restored, and expanded the city walls to include the southern and eastern suburbs, making the citadel the centre of the fortifications, rather than alongside the wall. 71: 800: 235: 243: 291: 808: 640: 546: 773: 781: 259: 275: 251: 862: 267: 55: 1579: 162: 687:(1920 CE – 1945 CE). The French began archaeological excavations and extensive restoration work in the 1930s CE, particularly on the perimeter wall. The Mamluk Throne Hall was also completely restored during this time and given a new flat roof decorated in 19th-century CE Damascene style. A modern amphitheater was constructed on a section of an unexcavated surface of the citadel in 1980 to hold events and concerts. 696: 453:, who undertook the revival of the city under the name Beroia. Medieval Arab historians say that the history of the citadel as a fortified acropolis began under Seleucus I Nicator. In some areas of the citadel there are up to two meters of remains of Hellenistic settlement. A colonnaded street led up to the citadel hill from the west, where the south area of Aleppo still retains the Hellenistic grid street plan. 581:, who was held for two years. In addition to his many works in both Aleppo and Damascus, Nur ad-Din rebuilt the Aleppo city walls and fortified the citadel. Arab sources report that he also made several other improvements, such as a high, brick-walled entrance ramp, a palace, and a racecourse likely covered with grass. Nur ad-Din additionally restored or rebuilt the two mosques and donated an elaborate wooden 78: 1372: 707:(1,480 feet) and width of 325 metres (1,066 feet). At the top this ellipse measures 285 metres (935 feet) by 160 metres (520 feet) with the height of this slanting foundation measuring 50 metres (160 feet). In the past, the entire mound was covered with large blocks of gleaming limestone, some of which still remain today. 1368: 718:
government in the 16th century CE. A succession of five right-angle turns and three large gates (with carved figures) leads to the main inner castle entrance. In the interior of the Citadel, are the Weapons' Hall, the Byzantine Hall and the Throne Hall, with a restored decorated ceiling. Prior to the
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period, the military role of the citadel as a defense fortress slowly diminished as the city began to grow outside the city walls and was taking its form as a commercial metropolis. The Citadel was still used as a barracks for Ottoman soldiers, although it is not known exactly how many were stationed
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in the 7th century CE, the population of Aleppo is said to have taken refuge in the Citadel because the city wall was in a deplorable state. Currently, very few remains from the Byzantine period have been found on the Citadel Hill, although the two mosques inside the Citadel are known to be converted
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used the Citadel as a military base, and according to the opposition fighters, with the walls acting as cover while shelling surrounding areas and ancient arrow slits in walls being used by snipers to target rebels. As a result of this contemporary usage, the Citadel has received significant damage.
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on February 6, 2023 CE. On 17 February 2024 CE, Citadel of Aleppo was reopened after the completion of the first and second phase of the restoration of southern forward tower (the entrance to the citadel), which was greatly affected by the earthquake. Also other phases of the citadel’s restoration
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In 1415 CE, the Mamluk governor of Aleppo, prince Sayf al-Din, was authorized to rebuild the citadel, which by then stood at the centre of a significant trading city of between 50,000–100,000 inhabitants. Sayf al-Din's additions included two new advance towers on the north and south slopes of the
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Ghazi's "palace of glory" burned down on his wedding night and he escaped with the queen, but it was later rebuilt and today stands as one of the most important and impressive monuments in the citadel crown. The Ayyubids were not the first to build a palace on the citadel. Today, numerous
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has three sections. The first was used for dressing, undressing, and resting. The second was an unheated but warmer room, and this was followed by a hot room, and a steam room equipped with alcoves. Hot and cold water was piped through to the hammam with earthenware pipes.
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Arab armies ruled over Aleppo in 636 CE. Written sources document repairs being made on the citadel after a major earthquake. Little is known about the citadel in the period of early Christianity and Islam, except that Aleppo was a frontier town on the edges of the
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above. Secret passageways wind through the complex, and the main passages are decorated with figurative reliefs. The Ayyubid block is topped by the Mamluk "Throne Hall", a hall where Mamluk sultans entertained large audiences and held official functions.
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The construction in the citadel was not confined to above-ground. Several wells penetrate down to 125 m (410 ft) below the surface of the crown. Underground passageways connect to the advance towers and possibly under the moat to the city.
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to gain control over the citadel. In July 2015 CE, a bomb was set off in a tunnel under one of the outer walls causing further damage to the citadel, in an attempt for the Free Syrian Army to dislodge the Syrian Army. During the conflict, the
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prince, conquered the city in 944 CE, and it subsequently rose to a political and economic renaissance. The Hamdanids built a reputedly splendid palace on the banks of the river, but moved to the Citadel after
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palace was almost completely abandoned during this period. The Mamluk period also administered restoration and preservation projects on the Citadel. The final Mamluk sultan, al-Ashraf
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architectural details remain from the Ayyubid period, including an entrance portal with muqarnas, or honeycomb vaulting, and a courtyard on the
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to at least the 9th century BCE, as evidenced by reliefs discovered at it during excavations by German archaeologist Kay Kohlmeyer.
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there. An anonymous Venetian traveler mentions some 2,000 people living in the Citadel in 1556 CE. In 1679 CE, the French
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complex. Would-be assailants to the castle would have to take over six turns up a vaulted entrance ramp, over which were
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reports 1,400 people there, 350 of whom were Janissaries, the elite military corps in the service of the Ottoman Empire.
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The citadel rose to the peak of its importance in the period during and after the Crusader presence in the Near East.
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in 1850 CE – 1851 CE. A windmill, also on the northern edge of the crown, was probably built around the same time.
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have been revealed, including the entrance, the minaret of Great Ayyubid Mosque, and the façade of Throne Hall.
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World Heritage Site since 1986 CE. During the 2010s, the Citadel received significant damage during the lengthy
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troops attacked in 962 CE. A period of instability followed Hamdanid rule, marked by Byzantine and
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The citadel in its present form is on a mound, which has an elliptical base with a length of 450
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citadel, and the new Mamluk palace built on top of the higher of the two entrance towers. The
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The enormous stone bridge constructed by Sultan Ghazi over the moat led to an imposing
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The Roman Empire was divided into two parts in 395 CE. Aleppo was in the eastern half,
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dynasty in 64 BCE, the citadel hill continued to have religious significance. Emperor
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The Citadel of Aleppo: Description, History, Site Plan and Visitor Tour (Guidebook)
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DayPress News, "Temple of Hadad in Aleppo Citadel Sheds Light on Important Periods"
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The mound is surrounded by a 22-metre-deep (72-foot) and 30-metre-wide (98-foot)
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were said to have converted the two churches into mosques.
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dates use of the hill to the middle of the 3rd millennium BCE, as referenced in
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There are many structural remains inside the citadel. Notable sites include:
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and was known as the "City of Hadad". The temple remained in use from the
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The roof of the baths, with the mosque and minaret in the background.
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Aleppo Citadel reopens to visitors after restoring its main entrance
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invasion of 1260 CE and again destroyed by the invasion led by the
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milked his sheep on the citadel hill. After the decline of the
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Historic Cities Support Programme, Aga Khan Trust for Culture
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Soldiers continued to be stationed in the citadel during the
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attacks, as well as a short-term rule by the Egyptian-based
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Laid out in traditional medieval Islamic style, the palace
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Die Zitadelle von Aleppo und der Tempel des Wettergottes
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was often used for musical concerts or cultural events.
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The recently discovered temple of the ancient storm-god
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ruled the area (8th–7th century BCE), followed by the
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13th-century establishments in the Ayyubid Sultanate
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Partially ruined (some parts repaired and destroyed)
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Aleppo
Syria

Citadel of Aleppo is located in Ancient City of Aleppo
36°11′57″N 37°09′45″E / 36.19917°N 37.16250°E / 36.19917; 37.16250
Government of Syria
Syrian Arab Republic
Limestone
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Aleppo
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