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Bashar Tabbah talks to Zara Choudhary about his experience photographing and documenting the sacred sites and daily life of Jerusalem, the birth city of his grandfather.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE
- Bashar’s first book on the architecture and history of Jordan
- Visiting Jerusalem for the first time as a diasporic Palestinian
- The Old City at night
- Serenity of the Haram al-Sharif
- West Bank Palestinians visiting al-Aqsa for the first time
- Photographing the city under the pressure of occupation
- ‘Between Moments’ – photography book depicting the daily life of Jerusalem
- Photographing sacred sites
- Layers of history in the Old City
- Accessing restricted areas of al-Aqsa; the Marwani section
- Traditions associated with al-Aqsa
- Architect of the Haram
- Psychological tactics of the occupiers relating to the al-Aqsa complex
- Lesser known sacred sites in Jerusalem; zawiyas
- Mamluk era-tombs and Ottoman zawiyas repurposed as maintenance offices
- The architecture of the Dome of the Rock
- The resilience, faith and hope of the people of Jerusalem under occupation
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PEOPLE / THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Bashar Tabbah is an English-Levantine photographer based in Amman, Jordan, who focuses on cultural and religious heritage, particularly in the Islamic and Mediterranean worlds. With over 300 documented sites globally and 350 in Jordan, Bashar regards himself as a historical photographer and explorer who dabbles in a variety of photographic genres.
In 2018, Bashar published his first book, “A Map and a Lens: Jordan, Sights Unseen Stories Untold” exploring Jordan’s vast history in collaboration with writer Jane Taylor. His keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of each location in his photographs make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Jordan’s history, culture, and art.
Bashar’s most recent book, “Between Moments” is an art photography book consisting of images of daily life in old Jerusalem, specifically created to raise funds for Palestinian medical aid.
