Memories from Aleppo
In this series we display personal stories of places (historical monuments) in Aleppo city, told by people who had a special bond with the place. The aim of this series is to highlight the intangible aspect of heritage places in Aleppo, and to communicate the inclusion of memory in reimagining and rebuilding a place through its people.
These contributions are part of the joint efforts of the Interactive Heritage Map of Syria Project along with the Aleppo Heritage Catalogue Project, which seeks to document the history and architecture of historical monuments in the city of Aleppo.
A Tale of Khan al-Wazir
This memory is a personal journey through Khan al-Wazir, Aleppo, of a textile merchant who grew up and worked in the historic trading center. It explores Paul’s memories and experiences of the Khan, and their hopes for its future restoration.
The Aleppo Citadel
The Aleppo Citadel is not just a historical monument but also a place of memories, love and identity for many Syrians. This is a statement of a young lady’s experiences and memories of the citadel, from childhood dreams to falling in love and the impact of war.
Restoring Bab Al-Faraj Clock
This is a memory from Aleppo about a young boy's fascination with the broken Bab Al-Faraj clock and his dreams of fixing it. This is part of a series about memories from Aleppo.
The Tradition of Az-Zawiya Al-Hillaliyya
This is a memory from Aleppo about a woman’s personal experience of Az-Zawiya al-Hillaliyya, a Sufi ritual prayer place in Aleppo with 800 years of history.
The al-Bahramiyya Mosque
A deeply personal account of one man's relationship with a beloved mosque that has been ravaged by war. This memory is a touching tribute to a place that holds deep meaning for the narrator, Sami Bahrami, and the Aleppian community.
The al-ʿAdiliyya mosque
In this memory statement, Omar Abd Alwahhab Katta recounts his personal connection to al-ʿAdiliyya Mosque in Aleppo, which holds both historic and religious value for the people of Aleppo.
