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By restoring the buildings and the
antiquities, Darat al Funun has also preserved the country's heritage
and history from the times of the ancient city of Philadelphia to
the building of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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front
view of Darat showing the two symm- etrically
arranged stairs leading to the semi circular
balcony which also functions as the house's main
entrance.
a
close-up of the roman columns of the Byzantine
church.
portrait
by Fahrenissa Zeid, (Darat 95).
resident
artists
Established
in 1993 Darat al Funun was conceived as a specialized art center,
incorporating exhibition spaces, a research and video library, open
workshops and studios, visiting artists residence and venues for
the performing arts. By promoting Art and making it accessible to
the public at large, Darat al Funun affirms its belief in the Art
as an integral part of the national heritage and that its survival
may best be secured by supporting artistic talents.