It underwent restoration to preserve its value

Ancient towers in Sharjah regain their authentic face

• The Kalba Fortress, during its restoration, the architectural elements that characterize it were taken into consideration ■ From the source

• The Al Tala'a Tower was famous in the past as a resting place for caravans coming to the Khan.

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• The findings of the Budaniq Tower site increase the archaeological importance of the site. ■ From the source

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The Sharjah Antiquities Authority confirmed that it has completed 90% of the first phase of the restoration and maintenance of the ancient towers in Sharjah, by the authority’s teams, in accordance with its program concerned with protecting the archaeological sites in the emirate, specifically the towers, forts and defensive sites that were taken during the previous centuries of a defensive and military character, and are an important part Of the tangible heritage, and a complementary element to the rest of the archaeological heritage, and it is expected that the work of the first phase will be completed before the end of this year.

The authority announced that its teams were able to complete the first phase of the project in each of Kalba Fort, Al Talaa Tower, and Budaniq Tower, noting that the works were successfully carried out through the authority’s teams, with their competencies, qualifications and experiences, which contributed to achieving remarkable success and accomplishing tasks in Good time.

The objectives of the program are to preserve the authenticity of the site and its archaeological value, to reduce threats and damage resulting from natural factors, to preserve the archaeological site from any interference that affects and threatens the integrity of the archaeological site, to facilitate visitor access to the sites, and to learn about its various components and components.

Phase

The phases of the project are divided into two phases, the first: Preparing the area surrounding the archaeological site, which began at the beginning of this year and continues until its end, and included fencing the area, providing means of protection, providing lighting and interior corridors, providing seating places and guiding and identifying panels of the archaeological site, in addition to afforestation and preparation of surfaces. Green.

The second phase of restoration of the monumental building comes, and begins with the beginning of next year, during which the focus is on restoring the buildings and preserving the architectural elements that make up the building, so that the restoration process is in accordance with the practical and methodological methods used, and in accordance with the standards that preserve the authenticity and value of the building. Historical.

A specific group of sites were subjected to the restoration program this year, due to the importance of these archaeological sites and their need for restoration work and preventive maintenance, to include two towers in Sharjah and a fortress in the city of Kalba.

Pollen

Al Talaa Tower is located in Al Khan, Sharjah, and the tower was famous in the past as a resting place for caravans coming to Al Khan.

The architectural style of the tower is characterized by its cylindrical shape and distinctive strategic location, and the building material is of marine stone, due to its proximity to the coast, and several restoration works have been carried out in previous stages, and it is currently being prepared to be a shrine for the residents and tourists on the beaches of Sharjah.

Budaniq

The tower is currently located in the Bouchagara area of ​​Sharjah, and it was used in the past to secure protection and control over the vicinity of Sharjah Airport in the last century. The tower was built on a terrace, and sap and marine stones were used, and it took a circular shape in its construction.

According to the excavations carried out by the Sharjah Archeology Authority during the past months, foundations were discovered for a square-shaped room attached to the building, and at one end of it there is a small water channel to drain the water.

The rest of the other discoveries on the site, including oxidized copper coins, coins dating back to the first half of the last century, and various pottery fragments, increase the importance of the site from an archaeological point of view, and the importance of the region from both historical and tourism terms, as well as requiring more scientific studies and research during the coming period.

Kalba Fort

What distinguishes the city of Kalba is the multiplicity and diversity of defensive sites, forts and castles there throughout history, and His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in his book Description of the Citadel of Muscat and other castles on the coast of the Gulf of Oman, stated that the castle is located 14.4 km away How much from Khorfakkan Castle, which is square in shape.

In every corner there is a stronghold, and the walls of the castle are built of silt bricks, the width of which is spars and a half, and there are no barricades, and the height of four bars, that is, about nine meters (8.8 m).

The Kalba Fort building underwent restoration stages, studying and evaluating the condition of the buildings and walls, the degree of threats and damage caused by various natural factors, and then starting the restoration stages, and using the techniques adopted in the restoration and preservation of historical buildings, as all the architectural elements that characterize the Kalba Fort were taken into consideration. On its originality through the use of the same original materials used previously, such as sea stones, plaster, gandal wood, and others.

The Kalba fort consists of unique and integrated architectural elements, which makes it one of the unique military sites in the region, and includes a raised terrace, and it forms the base and the outer yard of the building, the main tower and the square, the wooden staircase attached to it and access to it, the curtain and the gears, in addition to the service facilities that are used previously such as bathrooms and the well. .

Next to the fort is a small building, built in the middle of the last century, and was previously used as a medical clinic and dispensary to serve the people of the region.

A national and humanitarian legacy

The Sharjah Heritage Authority indicated that the maintenance and restoration work is part of the authority's agenda and plans in preserving and protecting antiquities in various cities of Sharjah, and a translation of its vision that is to make Sharjah a pioneer in the field of antiquities protection, preservation of archaeological finds, and following best practices and standards for the protection of archaeological sites and historical areas.

The authority also seeks to enhance the archaeological map and cultural heritage of the emirate, through archaeological excavations, research and investigation of archaeological sites and historical areas in them, as they are considered a historical, national and human heritage.

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Kalba Fort consists of integrated architectural elements, which makes it one of the unique sites in the region.

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