but now most of the city is in ruins after years of savage conflict ALEPPO, Syria – Once renowned for its bustling souks, grand citadel and historic gates, Aleppo’s Old City has been rendered ...

After the Syrian army fought rebels in Aleppo's Old City, hungry and terrified civilians ... one of the OldCity's historic gates near the towering Aleppo Citadel. "The militants had sophisticated ...