The veil through the ages

Collection title

Collection EPTV

ID

EPT00026

Source

EPTV (DZ)

First broadcast date

02/20/1981

Production year

1981

Abstract

Often linked to Islam, the wearing of head scarves by women dates back to Babylon times. Already in the 7th century BC, the veil is mandatory by the King of Assyria. Sign of nobility for the Babylonians, mark of modesty among Jewish women, or Christian and Muslim theological obligation, the veil is subject of controversy today.

Type

video

Production companies

• EPTV - Own production

Broadcaster

EPTV - 1st national channel

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Public areas and social issues

Credits / Cast

• El Hachemi Baya - Director
• El Assimi nessredine - Speaker

Period of events

• From -1000 to -500

Map locations

• Algeria - Centre - Algiers

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

22m26

Additional information