Wooden coffins in the city of Sana'a in the twelfth century AH, the eighteenth century AD, and their historical significance,

summary

The study of coffins is one of the important archaeological and historical documents that provide us with information that sheds light on various aspects in the history of a country in which these coffins were found, and also provides us with the names of famous men, which may benefit their inclusion in verifying their authenticity and genealogical chain, and as they are neutral and contemporary to the events that record them, in addition to that It performs aids for archaeological and cultural studies, through which it is possible to trace an element of the development of Arabic calligraphy. The subject of this research includes the study of three wooden coffins dating back to the twelfth century AH, the first concerning Imam al-Mutawakkil Allah - all-Qasim bin al-Hussein, who died in 1139 AH, and the second belongs to al-Mansur Billah al-Husayn ibn al-Qasim (his son). ) who died in 1161 AH and the third belongs to Mahdi Abbas Ibn Al-Mansur Billah Al-Hussein Ibn Al-Qasim, who died in 1189 AH (grandson)

Search problem:

The researchers were exposed to the study of mosques and mausoleum domes in the city of Sana’a, but they did not single out anyone to study this type of coffins

research aims :

The research aims to highlight this type of wooden antiquities, which carry documentary texts that are no less important than other archaeological studies

research importance :

The importance of the research lies in the fact that the wooden coffins placed on the tombs are rich in many decorative arts, whether written, engineering and vegetal.

Research Methodology :

In his study, the researcher will follow the descriptive and analytical method of wooden coffins in the city of Sana'a

It included recording texts that included the names of their owners and their lineage down to Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, the dates of their owners’ death by day, month and year, the date of their manufacture, the names of the manufacturers and where they were made

Introductory words. Coffin, fillings, decorative elements, indication, al-Mutawakkil, al-Mansur, al-Mahdi

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