Al Atharlina AL-SAYYIDA RUQAYYA, Al-JA’FARI AND ‘ATIKA CONSERVATION PROJECT - Al Atharlina
Nov 2014
- Dec 2015
Conservation and rehabilitation
COMPLETED
AL-SAYYIDA RUQAYYA, Al-JA’FARI AND ‘ATIKA CONSERVATION PROJECT
November 2014 – December 2015; funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Dating from the mid-12th century, ...
About The Project
November 2014 – December 2015; funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
Dating from the mid-12th century, these three vision shrines built in memory of descendants of the Prophet are still a popular site of visitation and religious activities sponsored and organised by the local community. The shrine of al- Sayyida Ruqayya contains the largest carved stucco mihrab in Egypt and those of al-Ja’fari and ‘Atika are the only example of twin domes from the Fatimid period. All three domes are rich in carved stucco decoration, while al-Sayyida Ruqayya boasts a beautiful polychrome dome interior.
Main activities included:
Major structural repairs:
Masonry conservation work such as grouting, crack repair, stone and brick exchange, removal of cement plaster, and desalting.
Repair of construction elements such as the replacement of damaged stone columns.
September 2021 – September 2022; funded by US Embassy in Cairo. The heritage activity kits funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands in ...
ONGOING
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
Conservation and rehabilitation
AL-SAYYIDA RUQAYYA, Al-JA’FARI AND ‘ATIKA CONSERVATION PROJECT
November 2014 – December 2015; funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Dating from the mid-12th century, ...
About The Project
November 2014 – December 2015; funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
Dating from the mid-12th century, these three vision shrines built in memory of descendants of the Prophet are still a popular site of visitation and religious activities sponsored and organised by the local community. The shrine of al- Sayyida Ruqayya contains the largest carved stucco mihrab in Egypt and those of al-Ja’fari and ‘Atika are the only example of twin domes from the Fatimid period. All three domes are rich in carved stucco decoration, while al-Sayyida Ruqayya boasts a beautiful polychrome dome interior.
Main activities included:
Major structural repairs:
Masonry conservation work such as grouting, crack repair, stone and brick exchange, removal of cement plaster, and desalting.
Repair of construction elements such as the replacement of damaged stone columns.
Conservation of finishes and decorative elements:
Conservation of carved and painted stucco.
Interior and exterior plaster work.
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