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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T110000
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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/archaeology-now-presents-senan-shai
 bani-marsh-arabs-project/
SUMMARY:Archaeology Now presents Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project
DESCRIPTION:\n\nArchaeology Now\, the Houston affiliate of Archaeology Inst
 itute of America\, presents the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project\, kicki
 ng off with the Sept. 9 grand opening of a traditional Mudhif constructed 
 on the campus of Rice University. This wide-ranging project\, hosted by Ri
 ce University\, is in conjunction with the Arab American Educational Found
 ation and Iraqi community groups\, with support from the Museum of Fine Ar
 ts\, Houston. Nothing symbolizes the Arab Marsh culture more fully than th
 e Mudhif.\n\nFor Marsh Arabs\, this 5\,000-year-old structure\, the reed h
 ouse\, is more than just a public hall where tribes welcome guests\, settl
 e community affairs\, hold religious ceremonies and exchange information. 
 These large buildings\, with their barrel-vaulted ceilings\, are also a sy
 mbol of pride for these tribes. They are constructed entirely of reeds fro
 m the marshlands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq. The colu
 mns and components of a Mudhif built in Houston were shipped from Iraq on 
 the USS San Antonio to Rice University where they are now being assembl
 ed into final form.\n\nThe public is invited to the grand opening of the M
 udhif\, where visitors can learn about this ancient culture\, tour the str
 ucture\, enjoy light refreshments\, and mingle with those who helped const
 ruct the Mudhif\, preserving 5\,000 years of history. The grand opening is
  the kick-off for a series of cultural events titled the Senan Shaibani Ma
 rsh Arabs Project scheduled during the fall\, including music\, food\, fil
 ms\, poetry\, family days and more. Three open houses for the Mudhif will 
 also be held starting Sunday\, Sept. 17\, which are free and open to the p
 ublic and are family friendly.\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Rice University\, 6100 Main St\, Houston\, TX \, United States
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