Research Article
Temporal and Cultural Significance of the Nablus Clock Tower: An Architectural Analysis
Ziad Shehada*
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
69-82
Received:
2 October 2024
Accepted:
18 October 2024
Published:
11 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajad.20240904.11
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Abstract: The renowned clock tower of Nablus serves as a prominent testament to the city’s rich historical and cultural legacy. This article presents a structural analysis of the Nablus Clock Tower, examining its temporal and cultural importance within the broader regional context. By investigating its history, evolution, and functional role, the article draws on archival sources, historical documents, and architectural plans, tracing the tower’s journey from its inception to its contemporary state. The discussion not only explores Nablus’s historical background but also outlines the influences and events that culminated in the construction of the Clock Tower. The study further examines the clock tower’s practical role as a timekeeping structure, a communal gathering spot, and a symbol of urban development. Through comparisons with contemporaneous clock towers that share similar architectural characteristics, the research highlights the distinctive features that set the Nablus Clock Tower apart. The fusion of elaborate design elements and unique cultural elements, together with the innovative integration of the tower into its surrounding urban environment, has elevated the tower into both a distinguished object of public landmark and a pivotal point of cultural interaction. This examination ultimately illuminates the historical and architectural significance of the Nablus Clock Tower, emphasizing its profound cultural resonance. By sitting the tower within the broader temporal and cultural framework of the region, this work enriches the understanding of Nablus’s multifaceted heritage, providing new insights that enhance the appreciation of the city’s cultural layers across time.
Abstract: The renowned clock tower of Nablus serves as a prominent testament to the city’s rich historical and cultural legacy. This article presents a structural analysis of the Nablus Clock Tower, examining its temporal and cultural importance within the broader regional context. By investigating its history, evolution, and functional role, the article dra...
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