What was Aleppo's significance in history due to its location?
One end of the Silk Road
Center of the Roman Empire
Capital of the Umayyad Caliphate
Birthplace of the Phoenicians
Answer
Aleppo's historical significance is due to its location at one end of the Silk Road, which passed through Central Asia and Mesopotamia. This strategic position made it a major trading center between the Mediterranean Sea and Mesopotamia.
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