Timing in the popular culture

Collection title

The seasons culture origins

ID

PBC00132

Source

PBC (PS)

First broadcast date

07/13/2011

Production year

2011

Abstract

The episode deals with the culture of time for people in the past how they used to divide and limit their time according to the movement of stars and planets. The Arabs divided time after having observed the planets for a long time, and then they were able to invent the astrolabe, temporary sun and sand clocks. The episode deals also with ancient civilizations such as the pharaohs. Photos of the pyramids. - Interviews with people who talk about the importance of civilizations, culture and heritage and the threats to the Palestinian heritage from the Israeli occupation.

Type

video

Production companies

• PBC - Own production

Broadcaster

PBC - Palestine T.V.

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Personalities

• Nayrous Ibrahim
• El Salhout Djamil
• Djardat Idris

Primary theme

Science of the Universe

Secondary themes

• Art, Culture and Knowledge
• Landscapes and environment / Risks and disasters / Natural

Credits / Cast

• Abu Laben Nabil - Theatre director
• Souleiman Fakhri - Speaker

Period of events

• From 1000 to 1500

Map locations

• Palestine - West bank - Various places

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

26m18

Additional information