The freestanding minaret, dating back to 1090 AD, of the Great Mosque of Aleppo before it was destroyed during the civil war.

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The freestanding minaret, dating back to 1090 AD, of the Great Mosque of Aleppo before it was destroyed during the civil war. Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on earth; historians claim the site has been lived in for more than 8000 years. Its position at the cross-roads from Europe, Asia and Africa made it a strategic hub for trade.

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Size: 3600px × 5380px
Location: Great Mosque, Old Town, Aleppo, Syria
Photo credit: © Leisa Tyler / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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