The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

Aleppo, SANA- Aleppo province is located in northern Syria and is adjacent to the southern borders of Turkey and it is and ...

Syria’s ancient heritage was also targeted. In Aleppo alone, a 2017 Unesco report estimated that 60% of its Old City was severely damaged, with 30% completely destroyed. Among the militant ...

as the fighting turned ancient streets into sniper alleys. During the four years of fighting before the government recaptured Aleppo following a devastating siege, the city was virtually emptied.

Russian Defense Ministry published photos of demining the ancient citadel of Aleppo in Syria — historic fortress in the old town. According to UNESCO, 60% of the old city of Aleppo has been ...

The scale of destruction in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, has become apparent since fighting ceased in late December. Much of the old city, a world heritage site, and its bazaar have been ...