The country's second largest metropolis (about 5 million inhabitants before the war), Aleppo (altitude 390 m), «the beautiful ennuagée», was undoubtedly one of the most authentic and endearing Syrian cities. Perhaps more than elsewhere, we had the impression of laying our feet on the soil of the East.A capital of Northern Syria, Aleppo has deep roots in a past dating back to prehistory. It is said that Abraham passed through Aleppo, set his camp on his highest hill (where now lies the fortress) to milk his rousse cow. Hence the name of Aleppo "la Rousse", which is sometimes given to the city.Already, in the th century, the poet and philosopher Al-Maari wrote about him: " Our Aleppo - God guard! is really maternal. Has happiness not set a blind eye to her? What she has better - if he likes God - is that she supports irreverent and moque rights. '»»»»

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