“On a small hill overlooking the sea in Gaza stands “Al-Mathaf” (arabic for “The Museum”, pronounced Al-Mat-Haf), a one-of-a-kind recreation and cultural center that showcases Gaza’s rich historical past and seamlessly blends it into the context of life in modern Gaza. As it’s name suggests, Al-Mathaf is home to Gaza’s finest archaeological museum, which is filled with beautiful artifacts that celebrate Gaza’s rich cultural heritage. Along-side these historical treasures of ancient civilizations, today’s Gazans gathers at Al-Mathaf’s beautiful Restaurant-Café, a center of modern culture and recreation in Gaza. In a time when many in Gaza have forgotten our heritage, Al-Mathaf aims to preserve the regions rich history, provide a venue for modern cultural dialogue, and carry a message for this generation to build a brighter future.”

-from the Al-Mathaf website

Explore Corps would like to congratulate Al-Mathaf on the launch of their new website, and wish them the best of luck with repairs being undertaken to damage suffered by this beautiful facility during the recent war.  Explore Corps is also delighted to have been able to contribute to the development of the website, with assistance provided for english-language editing.   A visit to Gaza is not complete without a trip to the beautiful Al-Mathaf.

You can find their new website here:  http://www.almathaf.ps