(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, March 29, 2023, SPA - The three-century-old Al-Jubail Mosque, located in the Thaqif centre south of Taif Governorate in Makkah, is known for its Sarat style stone construction. The mosque is part of the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques, which aims to revive the old architectural traditions of Al-Jubail and increase public awareness about the importance of preserving historical mosques.
After renovation, the area of Al-Jubail Mosque will reach 310 square meters, while maintaining its capacity of 45 worshippers. The reconstruction of the mosque will utilize the methods that maintain its main component, the Sarawat Mountains stones, in addition to local wood used in ceilings, pillars, windows and doors. Following its refurbishment, the mosque will maintain its narrow openings for which this unique architectural style is famed.
Originally built with juniper woods known for their hardness and durability, Al-Jubail Mosque will be reconstructed using granite stones instead of cement to revive the old Sarat architectural style and showcase this invaluable historical legacy.
The second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques includes 30 mosques across the 13 regions of Saudi Arabia, with six mosques in Riyadh, five in Makkah, four in Madinah, three in Asir, two in each of the Eastern Region, Al-Jauf, and Jazan, and one mosque in each of the Northern Borders Region, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail, and Al-Qassim.
The renovation project strikes a balance between integrating modern and ancient building standards to achieve sustainability and development while preserving the historical characteristics of the mosques. Saudi companies specializing in historical structures and Saudi engineers are involved in preserving each mosque's authentic architectural identity.
The project's first phase involved the restoration of 30 historical mosques in 10 regions. The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques serves four strategic objectives: restoring historical mosques for worship and prayer, restoring the urban authenticity of historical mosques, highlighting the cultural dimension of Saudi Arabia, and enhancing the religious and cultural status of historical mosques. The project also contributes to highlighting the cultural and civilizational extent of the Kingdom as one of the pillars of the Saudi Vision 2030 by preserving authentic urban characteristics and utilizing them to contribute to the development of modern mosque designs.
-- SPA
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