Tag: Culture

How Do Peoples’ Treasures Join the UNESCO List? Precise Criteria for Protecting Intangible Cultural Heritage

The nominations of "Oud" and "Palm Weaving" highlight Arab nations' commitment to…

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Western Thinker Ignites Wide Debate Over Causes of Islamic Civilization’s Decline and Its Relations with the West

The Controversial Legacy of Bernard Lewis: An Analysis of the British-American Orientalist’s…

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Mecca in the Eyes of Travelers and Artists: Rare Maps Documenting the Features of the Holy City Through Centuries

Historical Maps: Visual and Cultural Records Reflecting Urban Evolution and the Sacred…

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A Treaty That Shifted the Balance of Power: How Emir Abdelkader Imposed Himself on France in Algeria

The Treaty of Tafna: The Historic Milestone Where the Founder of the…

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Busra Al-Sham: The City That Opened the Gates of the Levant to Islamic Armies

The First Major Byzantine Stronghold to Fall, Serving as the Launchpad for…

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From Power to Revolution: How “Great Books” Reshaped the Course of History

The written word as a weapon of ages; From Machiavelli’s pragmatism to…

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