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We are dedicated to safeguarding Palestinian heritage from erasure, and to nurturing cultural awareness and a strong sense of national identity across generations. We believe heritage is not merely a memory of the past, but a living bridge to the present—an enduring source of belonging, resilience, and authenticity in an ever-changing world
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Timeline of Al-Sebat Association for Cultural Preservation.
1999
Establishment
Al-Sebat Association was established in the city of Nazareth by Palestinian researcher Khaled Awad after completing his studies at Birzeit University and returning to Nazareth
2000
our first Head-quarters
The Tonous Qa'war House, the residence of the Mayor of Nazareth (1880-1884), was rented and renovated with the goal of transforming it into a heritage museum
2003
Official Recognition of the Association
On February 23, 2003, the association was officially recognized as an Ottoman non-profit organization by the Registrar of Associations, and was assigned the registration number 580393957
2009
Forced Evacuation of the Museum
The Al-Sibat Museum in the Old City was closed due to a financial crisis, compounded by attempts by the building’s owners to sell the property
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2010
Temporary Head-quarters
The association temporarily rented the Jareena School building in the Old City from the Protestant Community
2011
Allocation of a Building from Nazareth Municipality Properties
The Nazareth Municipality allocated the "Hasbat al-Hubub" building to Al-Sibat Association for the establishment of a heritage museum and archive
2014
Evacuation of the “Hasbat al-Hubub” Building
The "Hasbat al-Hubub" building was evacuated after the Nazareth Municipality announced plans to demolish it and convert it into a parking lot
2015
Renting Beit Khaleel al-Mahshi and Converting It into a Museum
The association rented Beit Khaleel al-Mahshi in the Al-‘Arqiya neighborhood and transformed it into both the headquarters of the association and a heritage museum
2022
Museum expantion
A new building was constructed at Beit Khaleel al-Mahshi with the goal of establishing the Palestinian Archive
2023
Final Touches for the Archive
The archive building was furnished and equipped with offices in preparation for the opening of the Palestinian Library and Archive in the 1948 areas
2024
Archive grand opening
The establishment of the Palestinian Archive and Library
Khaled Awad: The Guardian of Palestinian Memory
Khaled Awad has devoted his life to preserving Palestinian heritage and safeguarding the visual memory of its cities and villages. As the director of the Al-Sibat Association and the Palestinian Heritage Museum, and the author of pioneering works such as "The Visual Memory" and "The National and Cultural Movement in Nazareth", his passion and determination continue to bridge the gap between the past and present, ensuring that history remains alive in the hearts and minds of future generations.
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"A people without heritage are a people without roots"
Governing Body Members
born in Nazareth in 1968
He belongs to a family whose members were displaced from the village of Saffuriyya during the Nakba
Occupation:
Assistant Director at Al-Sabat Association and member of its administrative board.
- He was born in the city of Nazareth and belongs to a family whose members were displaced from the village of Saffuriyya during the Nakba.
- Asocial activist involved in several associations dedicated to heritage, history, and the rights of displaced people.
born in Nazareth in 1968
He belongs to a family whose members were displaced from the village of Saffuriyya during the Nakba
Position:
President of the Al-Sibat Association for the Preservation of Culture and Heritage.
- holds a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and has served as a coordinator for adult education.
- A retired community coordinator from the Nazareth Municipality.
- he has worked as a general counselor for people with special needs.
- vocational counselor at the Association for the Care of the Blind in Nazareth.
- a health department inspector at the Nazareth Municipality.
-He is also a social activist specializing in social issues.