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Portrait of Nazmi Jubeh

Nazmi Jubeh

Pioneering historian and archaeologist

Born
1955
Born in
Jerusalem, Palestine
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Why Nazmi is here

Nazmi Jubeh is renowned for his extensive work in history and archaeology, focusing on Palestinian cultural heritage. His research and advocacy have significantly contributed to the preservation and understanding of Palestinian history, especially in Jerusalem and Hebron.

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Jubeh is an associate professor of history and archaeology at Birzeit University. He has held key positions, including the Co-Director of Riwaq: Centre for Architectural Conservation and the Director of the Islamic Museum at al-Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem. His scholarly work encompasses numerous publications on the historical and cultural aspects of Palestine, particularly Jerusalem and Hebron.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Nazmi’s path.

  1. 1980-1984

    Served as the Director of the Islamic Museum at al-Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem.

  2. 1980-1991

    Completed his BA, MA, and PhD in Oriental Studies and Archaeology from the University of Tübingen, Germany.

  3. 1992-2010

    Co-Director of Riwaq: Centre for Architectural Conservation.

  4. 2007-Present

    Associate Professor in the Department of History and Archaeology at Birzeit University.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Publications on Jerusalem and Hebron

    Authored various articles and books focusing on the cultural heritage of Jerusalem and Hebron.

  2. Directorship at the Islamic Museum

    His tenure at the Islamic Museum was crucial for the preservation of Islamic heritage in Jerusalem.

  3. Co-Director of Riwaq

    Played a pivotal role in architectural conservation in Palestine.

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  4. Academic Teaching

    Impacted generations of students at Birzeit University through his teaching in history and archaeology.

  5. Member of the Presidential Committee for the Restoration of the Church of the Nativity

    Contributed to the preservation of one of the most significant historical sites in Palestine.

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