"Ancient stones ae everywhere...."

In the garden of the public libraryof Nablus,four Corinthian capitals(meaning the head part of a coloumn) stand majestically as wittnesses of ancient cultures.The Corinthian style coloumns(refering to the Greek city of Corinth) , are characterized by a slender fluted coloumn and an ornate capital decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls.(click to see details , it's beautiful)
Note the very old floor tiles made from local stones querried from the mountains of Nablus .
The planter on the right is also locally made of cement and gravel.


Photo by Haifa Shawwa

Eid Breakfast Tradition.

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Countries have traditions,cities too.

Families of Palestine are no exception. Men in this family,gather around a very early breakfast table, after doing their Eid prayers.

Very traditional dishes are served;Hoummos(Paste-like seasoned chick-peas),Foul,labaneh,Olives, Pickles,Omlettes, and the star of the show :Fseekh(preserved salted fish).

A decade ago, women used to be ready with their mid-day meal from as early as 8.00 or 9.00am, ready to welcome any guest/relative that knocks at their door .

Nowadays only older ladies do this,younger women are gradually withdrawing from such energy and time consuming social activities.(pity!)