The Citadel of Aleppo is a large medieval fortified palace in the center of the old city of Aleppo, Syria. It is considered one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, with human activity dating back to at least 2500 BC. The limestone structure sits atop a 130-foot-tall (40-meter) mound, surrounded by a 72-foot-deep (22-meter) and 98-foot-wide (30-meter) moat dating from the 12th century.