Hama, Central Syria (SANA) – Plastic artists have completed restoring an archeological Fresco painting at al-Azem Palace in Hama (209 kms north of Damascus).

Artists used earth colors and natural substances, mixing glue with acids and plant dyes to restore the drawings to their previous state. 

The Euro-Mediterranean-style fresco painting is 5-meters high and 3,5-meters wide, dating back to 245 years ago.

The painting includes plant ornaments drawn with earth colors such as blue, turquoise, pink and brown.

It consists of a large hall with stone-made roof. A star-shaped pendant is fixed at the center of the roof. In the middle of the hall, there are three windows overlooking a spacious meadow.

Pillars, crowns, arches and embellished curtains pierce the windows. Poetry and floral shapes are inscribed on the walls.

The restoration aims at preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the painting. 

R.Jazaeri/  R.Raslan/ Ghossoun