UNESCO World Heritage
Historic Khans of Aleppo
Caravanserais of a trading city
Old Aleppo · Aleppo
Overview
Aleppo's khans were the warehouses, offices and lodgings of long-distance trade: arcaded courtyards with storage below and rooms above, several of exceptional size.
Why visit
- The commercial machinery of a Silk Road city
- Monumental courtyards
- Ongoing restoration
Historical layers
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