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A new scientific release documenting a Palestinian heritage threatened with extinction
In a leading and unprecedented scientific step in the Arab world, Dr. Sarah Muhammad Faris Al -Shammas published her new book entitled & LDQUO; Sesame Contemporary between the past and the present & rdquo; on Dar Babibia for publishing, in an accurate scientific documentation of the traditional sesame industry in Palestine and the Arab region, a industry that has remained marginalized for decades in academic studies and scientific research, despite its economic, social and cultural importance Big.
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The book is the first specialized scientific study that deals with this industry, from the cultivation of sesame plant to the process of the times, following its historical, social and economic roots, and registered its traditional stages and methods, and the challenges it faces today due to societal and political changes."Auto"> & nbsp;
The work is divided into two main axes: the first is concerned with the agricultural, cultural and environmental aspects of the sesame plant, and the second highlights the traditional Palestinian Sesame contempors, the stages of work in it, and the most prominent historical models that have been witnessing the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and their preservation of their heritage despite all the circumstances."Auto"> & nbsp;
Back to top button The importance of the book lies in being a scientific documentation and a memorization of a traditional industry threatened with extinction, to restore consideration to the Palestinian heritage and contribute to enhancing the awareness of new generations with their history and national identity, and keeping this memory is alive as part of the battle of survival and national steadfastness."Auto"> & nbsp;
The book won the award for the best scientific work for Islamic civilization for the year 2024 from the Arab Archaeological Union, in appreciation of its distinction in combining the academic research and deep cultural documentation, as the book also includes summaries and studies on the decline in this industry and the reasons for this, in addition to providing a scientific vision that contributes to reviving it as an important tributary to the Palestinian economy, and enhancing the steadfastness of the local community in facing challenges Various.
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It is worth noting that Dr. Sarah Muhammad Faris Al -Shammas, a prominent Palestinian researcher who holds a doctorate in the philosophy of social studies and teaching methods, is currently the position of director of the southern museums in the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and has wide research and media contributions to identity and national heritage issues.
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