Al-Jdayde

Al-Jdayde (Arabic: جديدة, also transliterated as al-Jdeideh, al-Judayda, al-Jdeïdé or al-Jadida) is a historic predominantly Christian neighbourhood of Aleppo. It is noted for its winding narrow alleys, richly decorated mansions and churches. It was an area of significant cultural and historical interest. Much of Al-Jdayde suffered catastrophic damage during the Syrian Civil War.

Al-Jdayde (Aleppo)
Native name
Arabic: جديدة
Al-Jdeideh, Al-Judayda
Al-Jdayde, district of Aleppo as seen in 1920
LocationAleppo, Syria
Coordinates36°12′25.0″N 37°09′24.4″E
BuiltLate 14th Century
Location of Al-Jdayde (Aleppo) in Aleppo
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