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An-Nasir Yusuf

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Bab al-Faraj: The Lost Gate of Aleppo

Bab al-Faraj: The Lost Gate of Aleppo The ancient city of Aleppo, Syria, was once protected by a formidable system of walls and entrances. Among these was Bab al-Faraj (Arabic: بَاب الْفَ...

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An-Nasir Yusuf: The Last Ayyubid Sultan of Syria

An-Nasir Yusuf: The Last Ayyubid Sultan of Syria The mid-13th century was a period of extreme volatility in the Levant, marked by the decline of old dynasties and the rise of formidable n...

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