Overhead closeup of Aleppo citadel shows the theater, mosque, and entrance

Citadel's Embrace: A View from the Sky.

This overhead closeup shot of Aleppo citadel reveals the detailed layout of its historic structures. The video highlights the central theater with its semi-circular seating, the adjacent mosque with its dome and minaret, and the main entrance gate. The surrounding ruins are scattered across the green interior of the citadel, creating a complex network of ancient buildings and pathways. The aerial footage provides a clear view of the architectural and historical elements that make Aleppo citadel a significant landmark.

Internal Sections of Aleppo Citadel on Exclusive Drone Footage.

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The entrance complex of the citadel was built during the Ayyubid period by Sultan al-Zahir Ghazi, and includes a large stone bridge over the moat, leading to an entrance fortified by massive towers. The Great Mosque, also known as Jami' al-Kabir, stands at one of the highest points in the citadel, it was built in 1213-1214 under Sultan al-Zahir Ghazi, it features a square plan with a courtyard surrounded by vaulted aisles and a rectangular prayer hall. The theater within the citadel played a crucial role in the social and cultural life of the fortress. It was used for various public gatherings and military training exercises.