Fes : restoration of the historic water clock

Collection title

News program

ID

SNR00275

Source

SNRT (MA)

First broadcast date

07/10/1997

Production year

1997

Abstract

In the framework of preserving the Moroccan cultural and scientific heritage, the water clock was repaired and restarted in El Karaouine mosque, in the city of Fes. This clock is a masterpiece that dates back to 1317, during the reign of the Merinid Sultan Abu Said Othmane. It witnesses the Muslim scholars' skills in sciences and time control, including prayers time. This archaeological masterpiece has been placed in the northeast corner of the Karaouine mosque minaret, from where the muezzin announces the time for prayer. It is the reference time for all the mosques in Fes.

Type

video

Production companies

• SNRT - Own production

Broadcaster

SNRT - AlAoula

Audiovisual form

Live

Primary theme

Arab and muslim worlds

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Science
• Economy / Techniques and technologies
• Society and way of life / Religious Practices

Credits / Cast

• Khechoun Saoudi - Journalist
• Erribani Mustapha - Journalist
• Daniel Fatiha - Speaker

Period of events

• From 1000 to 1500

Map locations

• Morocco - Inland - Fes

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

2m54

Additional information