Damascus, SANA-Amidst the trees in the garden of National Museum in Damascus, young Farouk Saies presented new models of the minarets of the Umayyad Mosque.
This project, titled “The Fortress Game Model,” was part of his project, which was held on the occasion of International Museum Day. It was held during a recreational and cultural activity organized by the Association of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites, titled “Syrian Museums: A Homeland’s Embrace.”
According to Eyad Ghanem, Chairman of the Association’s Board, the theme of the event was intended as a message that Syria belongs to everyone.
He explained that this year’s initiative focused on including marginalized groups, such as the deaf, mute, and orphans, through an interactive activity designed to integrate them in building Syrian archaeological landmarks. The goal is to integrate them in society while raising awareness about heritage and identity and to foster ongoing collaboration in rebuilding Syria’s future.
For his part, Farouk Saies, a graduate of the Institute of Archaeology and Museums in Damascus, explained that his work highlights Islamic architectural heritage through designing models of all of Damascus’s minarets, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The project began with three minarets of the Umayyad Mosque and will eventually include all of Syria’s minarets.
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