Battle of Aleppo (2012–2016)
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The Battle of Aleppo was a major military confrontation in Aleppo, the largest city in Syria by urban area, between the Syrian opposition militias against the Ba'athist Syrian government and army, sup
Battle of Aleppo
A destroyed government tank on a road in Aleppo
Free Syrian Army rebels hold a planning session
Bombed out vehicles in Aleppo
Ancient Aleppo
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The Ancient City of Aleppo is the historic city centre of Aleppo, Syria. Prior to the Syrian Civil War, many districts of the ancient city remained essentially unchanged since they were initially cons
Battle of Aleppo (2012–2016)
…the rest of the province, almost a tenth of the estimated overall war casualties at that time. The siege also resulted in the severe destruction of the Old City of Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An estimated 33,500 buildings have been either damaged or destroyed. It is considered one of the worst urban battles…
Ancient Aleppo
Pattern of ancient Aleppo
Khusruwiyah Mosque, Khan al-Shouneh and Carlton Citadel Hotel were all destroyed during the battle of Aleppo
Ancient Aleppo