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08/26/2021
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Series 1: Preserving Our Heritage, Part I.I Preserving Palmyra by orwa | عـُروة]
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Talib ilm is our choice for this week’s : a song from Bu Kolthoum's latest album that is shedding light on many social issues like trauma, Syrian households, psychosocial support and childhood PTSD.
Mounir Bu Kolthoum, better known by his stage name Bu Kolthoum, is an Amsterdam-based,Syrian rapper, producer & singer. He has had his songs streaming all over the world since he emerged onto the seen in the early 2010’s.
The uniqueness of his music can be credited to the honesty and raw passion that can be felt through each of his songs. By sharing real life stories and personal experiences through his music, Bu Kolthoum has become a pinnacle of relatability for many young Levantinians all around the world.
Born and raised in old Damascus, Bu Kolthoum launched his music career working as a delivery boy while saving money for studio time. After the war Bu Kolthoum moved to Amman, Jordan where he worked on and released his first album Inderal (2015) followed by Bo’ Bo’ (2017). His hit singles, Zamilou, Jouwana, Mamnoun and many others have left their mark on the Arabic hip-hop scene and the minds of many.
Bu lunched his third album Talib this month, after 3 years of work, sharing his struggles, inspiring and touching the hearts of many. -
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08/05/2021
by .chucky.chuck
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Le Krak des Chevaliers is a castle in Syria located on a natural citadel between Tartus and Tripoli, approximately 40 kilometers west of Homs.
Originally built for the Prince of Aleppo in 1031 CE, it was given in 1142 to the order of the Knights Hospitaller. In 1271 CE, the castle and the region, fell to the leader of the Mamluks, Sultan of Egypt and Syria.
The castle’s three main stages of construction were its foundation, the strengthening of its fortifications, and finally, the construction of the outer enceinte.
Le Krak des Chevaliers, built according to the latest design technology of the 12th and 13th century, is considered virtually impregnable. At its peak, it housed some 2,000 people including infantry, crossbow specialists, and mercenaries.
More recently, the castle suffered unspecified damage during the Syrian civil war from 2011 to 2014, yet it is still taken as the largest and best-preserved example of castles from the Crusader period.
Today, a village called “Al-Husn” exists around the castle and has a population of nearly 9,000. - .cissistik
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قلعة الحصن ھي قلعة في سوریا تقع على حصن طبیعي بین طرطوس وطرابلس، على بعد حوالي 40 كیلومتر غرب حمص. بنیت في الأصل لأمیر حلب عام 1031 م، ولكن تم منحھا عام 1142 لأمر فرسان الإسبتاریة )أو فرسان القدیس یوحنا(. في
عام 1271 م، سقطت القلعة والمنطقة على ید زعیم الممالیك سلطان مصر وسوریا.
كانت المراحل الرئیسیة الثلاثة لبناء القلعة ھي تأسیسھا وتعزیز تحصیناتھا، وأخیرا، بناء الجدار الخارجي.
قلعة الحصن، التي تم بناؤھا وفقا لأحدث تقنیات التصمیم في القرنین الثاني عشر والثالث عشر، تعتبر غیر قابلة للاختراق. في ذروتھا، كانت تؤوي حوالي 2000 شخص منھم المشاة والرماة والجنود المستأجرین.
حدیثا، تعرضت القلعة لأضرار غیر محددة خلال الحرب الأھلیة السوریة من 2011 إلى 2014، ومع ذلك لا تزال تعتبر أكبر وأفضل مثال محفوظ للقلاع من الفترة الصلیبیة.الیوم، توجد قریة تسمى الحصن حول القلعة ویبلغ عدد سكانھا ما یقارب 9000 نسمة
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07/31/2021
by .artt
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Though there are little remains of jewelry worn by Palmyrene women in early centuries, many portraits made of stone have emerged from the desert city and have entered museums in the past decades, which detail what was possibly worn during that time. These portraits also shed light on the commercial trade that took place in the region.
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The Palmyrenes’ trade industry grew exponentially in the region and internationally due to Rome’s patronage and protection. The Romans used palmyra as a tactical shield against the Parthian empire of the East and because of its strategic location on the Silk Road. The trade that occurred on the Silk Road allowed for the women of ancient Palmyra to adorn themselves in jewels from the East and the West.
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07/16/2021
The Aleppo Citadel has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Between the early 2000’s and 2010, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), in collaboration with the World Monument Fund, launched a program to restore the Citadel. However this initiative was halted in 2011 because of the war. The Citadel sustained significant damage during the lengthy Battle of Aleppo in 2012. It was reopened to the public in early 2017 with preliminary repairs to damaged parts already underway.
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In addition to playing a prominent role in Aleppo’s history, the Citadel is also a landmark in the new Aleppo. Since 2016, the recovering and restoration stages for the Citadel, as well as other heritage sites, have been led by the Directorate General of Antiquities & Museums. There have been a few factors that have contributed to the delay in the restoration of the Citadel, such as lack of financial resources and and the absence of certain capabilities. Although the restoration process has been slow, it is not impossible to one day have the Citadel stronger than ever and overflowing with tourists like it used to be. -
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