Fun facts about Idlib
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Idlib was conquered by the Armenian king Tigranes the Great and later by Roman Pompey the Great around 64 BCE.
Idlib
Syria
Idlib is a city in northwestern Syria, and is the capital of the Idlib Governorate. It has an elevation of nearly 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is 59 kilometers (37 mi) southwest of Aleppo. It is located near the border with Turkey.
From the “History” section
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Idlib was a center of olive production, which led to a prosperous olive-based soap industry.
Idlib
Syria
Idlib is a city in northwestern Syria, and is the capital of the Idlib Governorate. It has an elevation of nearly 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is 59 kilometers (37 mi) southwest of Aleppo. It is located near the border with Turkey.
From the “History” section
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In the 2004 census, Idlib had a population of 98,791, which grew to around 165,000 by 2010.
Idlib
Syria
Idlib is a city in northwestern Syria, and is the capital of the Idlib Governorate. It has an elevation of nearly 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is 59 kilometers (37 mi) southwest of Aleppo. It is located near the border with Turkey.
From the “Demographics” section
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Idlib is a major production center for olives, cotton, wheat, and fruits, particularly cherries.
Idlib
Syria
Idlib is a city in northwestern Syria, and is the capital of the Idlib Governorate. It has an elevation of nearly 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is 59 kilometers (37 mi) southwest of Aleppo. It is located near the border with Turkey.
From the “Economy” section
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The Idlib Regional Museum contains over 17,000 of the Ebla tablets and is Idlib's main tourist attraction.
Idlib
Syria
Idlib is a city in northwestern Syria, and is the capital of the Idlib Governorate. It has an elevation of nearly 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is 59 kilometers (37 mi) southwest of Aleppo. It is located near the border with Turkey.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: James Gordon · CC BY 2.0