In the 1940s, which two cities did Aleppo lose its main access to the sea?
Antakya and İskenderun
Latakia and Tartus
Beirut and Tripoli
Mersin and Adana
Answer
In the 1940s, Aleppo lost its main access to the sea through the cities of Antakya and İskenderun, which became part of modern Turkey. This loss further exacerbated the city's decline in importance.
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