Quwēq

Quwēq

Quwēq (North Syrian Arabic: قواق) is a 129 km-long-river that flows through the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. It arises near Aintab in southern Turkey. The river was formerly known as the "Chalis" and took its current name in early Islamic histroy.


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  • Bāb Jnēn — ( ar. باب الجنان) (Gate of Gardens) was one of the gates of Aleppo that used to lead to gradens on the banks of the Quwēq river. The gate was demolished about 120 years ago in order to widen the road. There used to be numerous exchangers and… …   Wikipedia

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