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Students works
| An Introductory Guide to Pottery Conservation: From Excavation to Preservation, January 2014
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| Akko Aqueduct Pipes Building Technique, January 2014
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| Technical conservation plan for an architectural detail in the Khan El Faranj, January 2014
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| How to Write about Architectural Conservation: the Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals, January 2014
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| Field report of work in Biet Loya, 2012
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| Work methods in Biet Loya, June 2012
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| On the road to Zion, 2012
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| Grouting for Caesar: The Vault Complex and High Level Aqueduct at Caesarea After 20 Years, 2012
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| A Vision for Khan esh-Shawarda, 2012
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| Documentation of the floor of the main hall, 2nd Story, The International Conservation Center, Citta' di Roma, 2011
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| The Work on Two Column Bases at the ICC Building, Old Akko, 2011
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| Exhibiting the Objects of the International Conservation Centre (ICC), 2011
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| A Catalog for the Aegean Wares excavated by Dr. Edna J.Stern in 2009: A Directory for the Archives of the Israel Antiquities Authority, 2011
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| Presenting the Hammam al-Pasha: Conserving Heritage by Creating an Attraction, 2011
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| Typology of British Mandate Period Residential Buildings in New City Akko 2010
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| Documentation report of BURJ EL-KASHLA, Old City of Akko 2011
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| Acre, Sadirvan Al-Jazzar, July 2010
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| Contents of British Mandate Archeological Inspection Files Archive, 2010
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| Documenting Akko’s Metalwork, 2009
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| Historic Mortars and their durability, in the Old City of Akko, 2010
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| Historical Documentation of the Water Cisterns under the Jazzar Pasha Mosque in Acre, 2010
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| Revitalization of Weizman Street, 2010
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| The International Conservation Center in Acre, Historic Assessment. 2007
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| The Ottoman Water Distribution System in Acre, 2009
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| The Wall that Stopped Napoleon, 2010
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Acre, Sabil Al- Jazzar, January 2010
Alison Hortig
Architectural Documentationof the Exterior Wall Fountain of al- Jazzar Mosque
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A project within the framework of "Saving the Stones: Practical Conservation Training Internship".
The International Conservation Center - Città di Roma, Old Acre
2010
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Built into the exterior wall of the Al-Jazzar Mosque complex, the ornate Ottoman Rococo sabil (public fountain) is viewed by nearly every visitor to the Old City of Akko. A unique structure, it is unlike any other located in Israel. After observation of visitors and locals alike, it appears however, that very few recognize its distinct intricacies and beauty that have remained relatively well preserved in throughout its two century lifetime. Upon request of the Mosque authority, the following architectural documentation has been undertaken as a step towards the contribution to the sabils conservation.
The documentation process was approached through an extensive historic and current photographic survey in conjunction with the compilation of architectural drawings and the development of a 3-dimensional computer model of the structure.
Part of the larger mosque complex built by the ruler Al-Jazzar Pasha in 1781-1782 C.E. The mosque itself is built on a raised platform above a large Crusader period barrel vaulted cistern used to distribute water to the residents of the Ottoman city. According to Islamic belief, water is considered a gift from god, and mankind is the steward for ensuring God’s gifts be distributed to the people. “And Allah sends down rain from the skies, and gives therewith life to the earth”. (Holy Qur’an 16:65). As a gesture to Allah, sabils were established to quench thirsty travelers, pilgrims, and local residents, in an expression of hospitality.
This report strives to provide the reader with a clearer, more in depth architectural view of the structure. While the old city of Akko is currently undergoing immense changes and improvements, certain objects can fall behind due to ownership rights or other surrounding issues.
With its significance established, and preliminary architectural documentation complete, it is recommended that further evaluation and conservation report of the structure be undertaken by a conservator to assess the possibilities of reuse as a visual attraction.
Alison Hortig
January 2010
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