Al-Yawaqit and Al-Dharb in the history of Aleppo

Translation

The book “Al-Yawaqit and Al-Darb in the History of Aleppo,” written by Ismail Abu Al-Fida, is a history that deals with the history of the city of Aleppo and its rulers throughout the ages. The book focuses on mentioning the kings, princes, and governors who ruled Aleppo, while providing some information about the ministers and judges. In his historical material, the author relies on the book “The Butter of the Milk” by Mawla, the author of the exploits, Kamal al-Din Abi Hafs, Omar bin Ahmed al-Uqaili, and adds to it the additional information he has found. The book also deals with the naming of Aleppo and the emergence of its citadel hill, reviewing historical accounts about the origin of the name.