The Old Bazaar

A Moroccan artisan meticulously working on "gebs", the traditional carved plasterwork that decorates walls in Moroccan architecture. ❤️ This craftsmanship is a cornerstone of Moroccan design, blending geometry, symbolism, and centuries of skill. ❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦

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Astrolabe: A Brief History and Its Significance The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical instrument that served multiple purposes, including: Measuring the altitude and position of celestial bodies relative to the horizon. Determining latitude and local time. Creating celestial maps. Predicting astronomical events, such as eclipses and planetary conjunctions. The origin of the astrolabe is uncertain, but it is believed to have been invented in ancient Greece around the 2nd century BC. The earliest written records of the instrument date back to the 1st century AD, and it was later refined by the Arabs from the 6th century onwards. The astrolabe spread throughout Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages and was widely used by navigators, astronomers, and mathematicians. #astrolabe #cuturearabian

The moment #Cloisonne emerges from the kiln, it is like opening a colorful treasure chest, stunning and enchanting. Cloisonne is a renowned traditional Chinese craft that flourished during the Ming Dynasty. It was listed as The first batch of The National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China in 2006.