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LeMonde
18-05-2025
- LeMonde
In the West Bank, the archaeological site of Sebastia under Israeli control
Unfortunately for them, the villagers of Sebastia are sitting on a treasure trove. Like all citizens of the West Bank, the 4,000 inhabitants of this commune in the Nablus Governorate suffer daily from the Israeli occupation and the presence of settlers, almost at their doorstep. But this settlement, perched on a promontory, is also the victim of the greed of its Israeli neighbors, who covet an archaeological site of "great importance," according to renowned archaeologist Israel Finkelstein. The subsoil of the village and its surroundings indeed contains the remains of constructions, some dating back to the 9 th century BCE, when the first monarchs of the Kingdom of Israel established their capital there, under the name of Samaria ("Shomron" in Hebrew). Continuously occupied since the Iron Age, the site has subsequently witnessed Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, soldiers of Saladin and Ottomans. Today, the site is almost entirely deserted. Except for tours led by settlers under the protection of the Israeli army, tourists no longer visit the ancient acropolis. On a day in April, not a single history buff roamed between the columns of the palace of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee; no one was strolling through what remains of the Byzantine cathedral, erected where, according to tradition, Saint John the Baptist was beheaded on Herod's orders. No one was standing at the foot of the Roman theater and the Hellenistic wall. As for the ruins of ancient Samaria, they were frequented by the sheep and goats of a Palestinian shepherd, at least when Israeli soldiers are not patrolling the area.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Taim Hassan to Participate in Ramadan 2026 Drama Marathon
Yara Sameh Syrian actor, Taim Hassan is preparing for a new TV series, which he plans to participate in during the Ramadan 2026 drama marathon. The series is produced by Cedars Art Production and sees Hassan teaming up with " Taht Sabaa Ard " director Samer Al Barkawi. Hassan participated last Ramadan with ' Taht Sabaa Ard '. The cast also includes Muna Wassef, Caresse Bashar, Muhammad Hadaki, Anas Tayara, and more. "Taht Sabaa Ard" consisted of 30 episodes and was hailed from sscriptwriter Omar Abusaada. The official logline for the series' reads: "When the honourable officer Moussa discovers that his siblings are counterfeiting dollar bills, he's caught in a moral trap: either let them face the criminal underworld or take the reins of a dirty game to shield them." Hassan, born on February 17, 1976, in the coastal city of Tartous, Syria in an area known as Sheikh Badr. In 1980, the actor moved to the capital Damascus with his family, where he lived and studied to join the High Institute for Dramatic Arts in 2001. Hassan was first rejected and then re-applied to be admitted at the same time when renowned actor Jamal Soleiman was the head of the judging panel. He finished his studies and graduated in 2001. Since his graduation, the actor was able to establish himself through taking influential roles in some of the most renowned Syrian television series. Hassan achieved fame in Syria through a number of highly acclaimed and extremely successful Syrian series most notably "Saladin", "Taifas", "Nizar Qabbani", and "The Waiting". In 2007, he received his title role in the Egyptian series "King Farouk", which established him as one of the leading stars in the Arab world and earned him the best actor award from Egyptian audiences and critics. Hassan collaborated with Hatem Ali, one of Syria's leading directors, in a majority of his series such as "The Philanderer Salem", "Saladin", "Taifas", and "King Farouk". On July 1, 2004, he married the Syrian actress Dima Bayaa. They have two children named Ward and Fahad. In 2012, Hassan and Bayaa announced their divorce after 10 years of marriage. He married Egyptian TV presenter, Wafaa El Kilani in 2017. Taim Hassan Taht Sabaa Ard read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
CBC
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Fire consumes arena, circus and performing arts space in Igloolik, Nunavut
A fire has destroyed the arena in Igloolik, Nunavut, along with an important community hub that houses a local circus and performing arts space. The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, said George Qaunaq, the community's chief administrative officer. It engulfed the Kipsigak Arena which is also home to Artcirq's Black Box, where it runs its circus and community programing. The building can't be saved and will need to be demolished, Qaunaq said. "The whole building is going to have come down," he said. He said the fire started sometime in the night, but the cause is still unknown. The fire was still burning later on Wednesday morning and smoke was spreading in the community, shutting schools and the health centre. "We're still trying to contain it," Qaunaq said, just before noon. A space 'filled with love' for youth to gather, lost Guillaume Saladin is the co-founder of Artcirq, a performing arts collective formed in Igloolik in 1998. Its members have travelled the world and created a safe space in the community for youth to gather. Saladin said he received a call at 3 a.m. from people who work at Artcirq saying that their building was on fire. "We have a wall with all the flags, all the countries we travelled to over the years," Saladin said. "And I was picturing this wall of flags burning. And I was just crying." "Everyone is so sad." A look at Canada's famous Arctic circus 5 years ago Duration 1:30 Launched in 1998 in Igloolik as a youth program with a social mission, Artcirq has evolved into a world-class performing arts collective. Saladin said he's still in disbelief that everything is lost. "It's the last 20 years, and the energy they've put into making a safe space for young people to express themselves," he said. Seven people from Igloolik work at the Black Box full-time, Saladin said. "It was their job to keep that place safe and open every day" he said. The Black Box ran workshops for young people every weekday, along with its circus and Inuit games. It was also a space for musicians to gather, complete with lighting and a sound system. Despite the devastation, Saladin said he and his colleagues at Artcirq will look to rebuild. "Artcirq is not a place, it's the people. So that's the good news. Artcirq is still there," he said. "Once this fire is all gone we have to take time to rebuild and make it better than it was before." Saladin said he also hopes others step up to help. "Share the pain and then find solutions I really hope that the hamlet council, the federal government, that many people, gather together," he said. "So many people have been part of this. It's really a unique space, it's filled with love." Qaunaq said the loss of the Black Box, along with the arena, is going to felt throughout Igloolik and beyond. "It is devastating for the community," Qaunaq said.
