{"id":21769,"date":"2025-08-10T19:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T16:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/fah\/?p=21769"},"modified":"2025-08-10T19:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T16:24:36","slug":"phd-degree-awarded-to-mr-hassan-lutf-al-rassas-in-islamic-archaeology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/fah\/en\/21769\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Degree Awarded to Mr. Hassan Lutf Al-Rassas in Islamic Archaeology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mr. Hassan Lutf Ahmed Al-Rassas <\/strong>was awarded a PhD degree for his dissertation titled \u201cIslamic Gravestone Inscriptions<\/strong> in Al-Qaradhain Cemetery in Saada City: A Comparative Archaeological Study<\/strong>,\u201d<\/em> which was submitted to the Department of Archeology and Tourism, Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Sana\u2019a University. The PhD dissertation defense was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025<\/strong>, corresponding to 28\/01\/1446 <\/strong>Hijri.<\/h3>\n

The PhD Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:<\/h3>\n

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Prof. Ghaylan Hamoud Ghaylan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Assoc. Prof. Mabrouk Mohammed Yahya Al-Dhamari<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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This dissertation<\/strong>, which presented a descriptive and comparative archaeological study of Islamic tombstones in Al-Qaradhain cemetery in Saada, aimed to <\/strong>highlight the scientific and historical significance of these tombstones, examining their inscriptions, calligraphy styles, and decorative motifs. The research also sought to trace the evolution of these artifacts and identify the individuals buried there, including their titles, lineages, and key accomplishments. Additionally, the study provided insight into the artists and artisans who crafted the tombstones.<\/h3>\n

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The dissertation <\/strong>analyzed 120 tombstones, including 85 made of limestone, four of basalt, 29 of granite, one of sandstone, and one of Al-Balaq stone.<\/h3>\n

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Key findings of the dissertation include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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