Dr. Nazmi Al-Jubah, in conversation with Dr. Raed Badr

Curator: Iyad Issa

Tuesday, January 14th | 11:30 – 13:00
Location: The Palestinian Museum
Language: Arabic

The Taawon Association and the Palestinian Museum invite you to attend the launch of the book Jerusalem in the Mamluk Era: History and Architecture, authored by Dr. Nazmi Al-Jubah. The event will feature an accompanying exhibition curated by Iyad Issa, titled Mamluk Jerusalem, inspired by the book's chapters. Both the book and the exhibition will delve into the key landmarks of Mamluk-era Jerusalem through a collection of images, maps, and architectural plans.

By the mid-7th century AH (around 658 AH / 1260 AD), a new political, cultural, administrative, and civilizational system emerged, called the Mamluk era, which managed to establish its influence over Jerusalem for more than two and a half centuries. During this period, Jerusalem transformed into an exemplary Islamic city, removing much of the civilizational impact left by the Crusaders on the city’s character, especially in the religious, architectural, and cultural aspects. The Mamluk efforts resulted in the city becoming a prominent model of Mamluk civilization, and much of the magnificent buildings from that era still stand today, allowing Jerusalem to surpass its Mamluk counterparts in Egypt and the Levant. Despite the general unity of Mamluk architectural style, Jerusalem retained a unique architectural character that harmonized with its local heritage and the city's nature, without losing its authentic Mamluk spirit.

The event will begin at the museum, embarking afterward on a tour across several locations in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nablus. Stay tuned for our events program in the coming months to learn more about dates and venues.

The book was published by Taawon Association, under the implementation and supervision of the Jerusalem Program for the Rehabilitation of Old Towns, with funding from the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.