By: Hassan AliTranslation: Yousef Awad Throughout the 20th century and into the present day, Awassi sheep farming has thrived in Palmyra andits desert regions. The Syrian government established directorates and service centers for livestockmanagement under…
By: Hassan AliTranslation: Yousef Awad Tanning is the process of transforming animal skin after it has been skinned and cleaned into a usefulproduct, either smooth leather or soft fur leather. The tanning process preserves the…
By: Hassan AliTranslation: Yousef Awad The tale or folk story, in all its forms, is a form of oral expression and one of the most important sourcesof intangible heritage, containing valuable lessons, ethical, educational, and…
By: Hassan Ali Translation: Yousef Awad The local cheese, typically prepared in workshops near the Palmyrene desert areas, begins with a large container onto which “rennet grains” are placed. Rennet is a liquid substance extracted…
Singing and Folk Chants of the Palmyrene Shepherd By: Hassan Ali Translation: Yousef Awad The chant is a folk heritage sung by locals in many occasions such as in weddings, reception, farewells, love, and even…
The Awassi sheep breed is widespread across the Middle East, with significant populations in various countries.
