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A Brief History of the Aleppo Citadel

By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued

Manakish Nominated for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List is a program by UNESCO that started in 2001 to recognize and protect various cultures and practices that cannot be touched. On that list, Italy is known for its pizza, France is known for their baguettes, Jordan is known for their Mansaf, … Continued

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Lebanon

Photo: UNESCO: Author: Véronique Dauge By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is known for its beautiful culture and rich history. From the Phoenicians to the Romans, to the Ottomans, Lebanese history is very long and detailed. This history is demonstrated through the archeological sites across the country. All of these sites are … Continued

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Algeria

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria is a North African country with the Mediterranean Sea to its North and the Sahara Desert to its south. Algeria has a rich history and vibrant culture, and this is demonstrated through its sites found on the UNESCO world heritage list. The UNESCO world heritage list … Continued

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