Old City of Aleppo
Located at the crossroads of several trade routes since the second millennium BC, Aleppo is now at the centre of fighting between the Syrian military and various religious groups. Airstrikes, including barrel bombs, and explosives attacks by rebels, have completely destroyed historic buildings and homes in the central district of the city.
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Al-Madina Souq
With its long alleys Al Madina Souq is the largest covered market in the world. Once bustling with stalls it is now deserted, save for the odd group of fighters, with large parts turned into rubble in the fighting. Watch: living with war in Aleppo
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Great Mosque of Aleppo
The Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo was built at the beginning of the 8th century. In April 2013 shelling destroyed the mosque’s minaret and it has suffered other widespread damage. Rebels and the regime blamed each other for the damage to the mosque.
Photo: Varun Shiv Kapur / Reuters
Shahba Mall
One of the largest shopping centres in Syria, rebel groups said the Shabha Mall was targeted by regime airstrikes last year. The damaged shopping centre is “temporarily closed”. Watch: the agony of Aleppo's children
Photo: Shahba mall / Reuters