Aleppo throughout History
Life began in the city of Aleppo when the kingdom of the Amorites, known as Yamhad, built it about 7,000 years ago. Aleppo is considered the oldest inhabited city in history and its popularity continued until it became one of the most important cities of the Silk Road which stretches from China to Europe where its covered markets are considered to be the longest in the world.
The city of Aleppo has been inscribed on the World Heritage List; UNESCO has considered it an exceptional historic city. Aleppo is famous for its archaeological sites, including:
Aleppo Citadel
Aleppo is also famous for:
Aleppo Soap: Using the name Aleppo soap is not for commercial purposes but rather illustrates the history of this product. Indeed, the link of this soap with the city of Aleppo dates back 4000 years since the manufacture of the first soap in the world. This industry has been passed down from generation to generation to the present day, and soap is still made the same way.
Aleppo laurel soap is considered a natural soap because it is made from natural materials, namely olive oil, laurel oil, alkaline substance and water.
The Great Omayyad Mosque
Olive oil has long history
it has been used by man for a very long time for various purposes such as in food or for cosmetic purposes or by putting it on the hair and skin to obtain moisture and protection, it was also used to heal joints and soften muscles. In the making of Aleppo soap, the pressed olive oil imported from the western and northern regions of Aleppo is used.
