Monday, February 21, 2011

Aleppo Citadel

 
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Vertical Section through the entrance complex of Aleppo Citadel. The domed upper chambers above the thirteenth century gate were added in the late Mamluk period. (After Kennedy and Tabaa)


Reference:

David Nicolle, "Saracen Strongholds - 1100 -- 1500, The Central and Eastern Islamic Lands," Fortress 87, Osprey Pub., London, 2009, pp. 5.

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