5. The Citadel of Aleppo
The Citadel of Aleppo has the distinction of being one of the largest and oldest castles in the world. The hill where the castle sits has been in use by the area’s residents for the past 5,000 years. The site is significantly historic, as it is believed that the Biblical prophet Abraham, milked his sheep there. The Citadel of Aleppo is located in Northern Syria, and has been occupied by a number of civilizations, including the Greeks, Mamluks and Byzantines. The Ayyubids also inhabited the castle at one time, and it is believed that much of the current construction comes from the Ayyubid era.
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