Idlib :
Situated in the Northwest of Syria is the Governorate of
Idlib. This governorate is the link between the coastal
region and the inland steppe, as it was the Syrian gateway
to Europe and the West through Bab Al Hawa, Door of the
Wind.
The History of
Idlib
The historical importance of Idlib is quite important. The
area of Idlib holds over 190 man made tells (hills), the
most famous of which is at Tell Mardikh, Ebla. The
cuneiform tablets found at Ebla prove that this area has
been settled since the 3rd millennium BC. Idlib also has an
abundance of Dead Cities, some which are well preserved and
others that have been forgotten.
The governorate of Idlib is known for its Olive and Olive
Oil, its wheat, cotton and fruit, in particular cherries.
The main city of the governorate is the city of Idlib,
which lies 59 Km from Aleppo at a height of 500 meters
above sea level. The city itself is also very ancient as
the Roman and Pagan cemeteries indicate. The museum at
Idlib is quite interesting and houses many of the artefacts
and tablets excavated at Ebla.
Other ruins in the governorate of Idlib include the dead
cities of Al Bara and Serjilla, and the church at Qalb
Lozeh.
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