
Introduction to the Historical and Architectural Evolution in Palestine
Published Date: March 19, 2025 | Deadline: 27/03/2025
DSI-R4R Project: Rehabilitation for Revitalization Quality Urban Development and Sustainable Interventions for Jerusalem’s Old City We are pleased to announce the start of registration for a training course titled "Introduction to the Historical and Architectural Evolution in Palestine," part of the QUDSI-R4R project funded by the European Union and managed by UN-Habitat, with implementation by the Jerusalem Old City Rehabilitation Program at the Palestinian A.M. Qattan Foundation. Target Audience: Architects, engineers, professionals in architectural preservation, and those interested in the history and architectural heritage of Palestine. Location: Online via Zoom and two field visits within and around the Old City of Jerusalem (field visits will take place in Jerusalem). Duration: 5 training sessions, as follows: 3 theoretical training days via Zoom (3 hours each) from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM 2 field visits in the Old City and its surroundings, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Course Dates: April 13, 2025, to April 23, 2025 Course Fees: Free, with a small entry fee for some historical sites during the field visits. Course Content: Part 1: Conceptual introduction covering various points, including the importance of heritage in shaping identity and development, historical review of architecture in Palestine, and the cultural and geographical uniqueness of Palestine. Part 2: Presentation of architectural models from different historical periods (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, Abbasid, Fatimid, Crusader, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman, 19th century, and British Mandate), illustrating their architectural features and relationships. Certification: Participants will receive a certificate from the Palestinian A.M. Qattan Foundation upon completing the course. Registration Deadline: March 27, 2025 For more information and to register, visit: https://ocjrp.taawon.org Email: [email protected] Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/nFUL2bCRYt
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