Week of sabils in the City of Damascus
The Syrian-German Technical Cooperation's Urban Development Project, Restoration of the Old City of Damascus Project -- in collaboration with the Governorate of Damascus, Department of Antiquities, French Institute for Near East Studies (IFPO - Atelier du Vieux Damas), and Syrian Environmental Association -- cordially invite you to celebrate the Week of Sabils in the Old City of Damascus. The weeklong series of events include : Inaugurations of renovated sabils with musical performances, architectural presentations, and more; Art exhibitions; Historical tours of the Old City and the historical area of Souq Sarouja; Tour of Beit Al-Aqqad (traditional Arab house); Academic Lectures.
Sabils, or public water fountains, are a distinctive element in the fabric of Old Damascus. For over 500 years, they provided water to the public and served as important landmarks throughout the city, and today we are proud to be a part of their restoration.Program
- Tuesday June 9th 6pm : Inauguration of Sabil Maktab Anbar with traditional music and a lecture about the water situation in Damascus - Palace of Culture (Maktab Anbar)
- Wednesday June 10th 1pm - Case Studies on Groundwater Expertise in Arid Countries - Rida Said, Lecture Hall
- Thursday to Saturday June 11th – 13th 10am to 5pm : Art exhibition on the theme of Sabils and Water in Old Damascus - Gallery of Mustafa Ali
- Friday June 12th 10am : Guided Tour among several Sabils - Start: Al Nasser Street, Justice Palace
- Saturday June 13th 6pm : Inauguration of Sabil Taht al-Qanater and Tour of the Mahsiniye School - Mahsiniye School
- Sunday June 14th 6pm : Tour of Beit al ‘Aqqad and Sabil Khazne - The Danish Institute
- Monday June 15th 6pm : Inauguration of Sabil al-Ward with a tour and historical presentation of Souq Saruja and featuring a performance of the traditional music group Arada - French Cultural Center
Le site de Urban Development Program - Syria avec toutes les informations.
