Gate of Antioch, Bab Antakeya

Local nameباب انطاكية
LocationAleppo, Syria

Bāb Antakiya is a critical defense gate in Aleppo, and protects the city from the west. Baba Antakiya is located in the centre of the western wall of the old city of Aleppo, and its name was derived from Antioch, the capital of ancient Syria, as the gate was the main exit which was leading to the city of Antioch.

This gate was considered the main bab of the city during the Byzantine rule, but it lost its importance gradually during the Islamic rule, until the Mamluk era when the gate regained its vital role as a main landmark for the old city. The gate is topped by two rising parallel towers, being located under the one which is on the right side due to defensive tactics, consisted of white stones of big sizes. The main axis of the old Suq of Aleppo is originated from the Antakeya gate.

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Aleppo, Gate of Antioch @ Le Grand Portage

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bab_Antakeya

Coordinates 36°11'41.636" N 37°9'3.829" E

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