Aleppo

City in northwestern Syria.

Halab Haleb

Aleppo is a city in northwestern Syria, historically known for its significance as a commercial and cultural center along the Silk Road. It has been an important hub since ancient times, with archaeological evidence dating back thousands of years.

/əˈlep.poʊ/

Aleppo is derived from the Arabic name Ḥalab, which itself may come from a pre-Islamic Semitic language.

city Syria

Syria Middle East

commercial hub cultural center historical site