Tomb of the patriarchs

Collection title

Houses of God

ID

PBC00191

Source

PBC (PS)

First broadcast date

2010

Production year

2010

Abstract

- Presentation of the tomb of the patriarchs in history dating back to the 17th century BCS, Abraham’s life and the tombs of the prophets then the Jewish occupation. - A brief extract from the prophet Ibrahim’s life (peace be upon him) and how he asked people to worship God. His travels from Syria to settle down in Palestine. - The prophets who were buried in the sanctuary: Abraham and his wife, Isaac and his wife and Jacob. - The design of the Ibrahimi Mosque, its surface, doors, the wall surrounding it and its corridors. - A historical account on the occupation of Hebron in 1968 and the destruction of the main door on October 11, 1968. In addition to the Patriarchs massacre in February 1992. The Patriarch was shared between the Jews and the Arabs; 65% for the Jews and 45% for the Arabs.

Type

video

Production companies

• PBC - Own production

Broadcaster

PBC - Palestine T.V.

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Archaeological sites

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages / Arab and muslim worlds
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites
• Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues

Credits / Cast

• Aboudjarada Rania - Speaker
• Abdou Azam - Theatre director

Period of events

• 2010

Map locations

• Palestine - West bank - Hebron

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

18m37

Additional information

The programme team was not allowed to enter or take photos in some areas inside the Patriarchs.