The second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques will rehabilitate the Al-Hosn Al-Asfal Mosque, while ensuring the preservation of its concept of sustainability, which was applied to the Mosque in Asir region 271 years ago, by renovating the mosque according to its design and geometric shape since it was built in 1173 AH. The renovation and restoration scheme takes into account the techniques that were utilized when the mosque was built to conserve natural resources, such as harvesting and storage of rainwater in the mosque’s reservoir, to be transported to the ablutions area.
The Al-Hosn Al-Asfal Mosque is characterized by its Sarat style design, the same model on which the mosque’s structure will be renovated with an area of 134.18 square meters, and a capacity to accommodate 32 worshipers. The development project will rebuild and restore the mosque according to a set of effective methods, preserving the uniqueness of the historical legacy of mosques and restoring them to almost the same original status as when they were built, by using their natural materials and reproducing building materials with advanced technologies that keep pace with engineering progress in new construction.
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques will preserve historical value and restore the aesthetic elements of the Al-Hosn Al-Asfal Mosque by using natural materials including stones from the Sarawat Mountains and local wood used in ceilings, columns, windows, and doors.
The second phase of the project covered 30 historic mosques across the Kingdom’s 13 regions. The first phase, since completed, included the rehabilitation and restoration of 30 historical mosques in 10 regions.
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques serves four strategic objectives: restoration of historical mosques for worship and prayer, restoration of the urban authenticity of historical mosques, highlighting the cultural dimension of Saudi Arabia, and enhancing the religious and cultural status of historical mosques.
The project also contributes to highlighting the cultural and civilizational extent of the Kingdom as one of the pillars of the Saudi Vision 2030 by preserving authentic urban characteristics and utilizing them to contribute to the development of modern mosque designs.
Source: Saudi Press Agency