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Syria: Restoring Archaeological Fresco Painting Dating Back to 245 Years ago

Global Arab Network - - Rami Alshami

Tuesday, 30 March 2010 13:09

Archaeologists and artists have completed restoring an archaeological Fresco painting at al-Azem Palace in Hama (209 kms north of Damascus).

Artists used earth colours and natural substances, mixing glue with acids and plant dyes to restore the drawings to their previous state.

The Euro-Mediterranean-style fresco painting is 5-meters high and 3,5-meters wide, dating back to 245 years ago.

The painting includes plant ornaments drawn with earth colours such as blue, turquoise, pink and brown.

It consists of a large hall with stone-made roof. A star-shaped pendant is fixed at the center of the roof. In the middle of the hall, there are three windows overlooking a spacious meadow.

Pillars, crowns, arches and embellished curtains pierce the windows. Poetry and floral shapes are inscribed on the walls.

The restoration aims at preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the painting. (SANA)

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