{"id":2745,"date":"2024-10-16T05:26:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T05:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2025-02-11T09:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T09:57:32","slug":"sanduk-al-ajayib-memories-from-a-beautiful-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/2745\/sanduk-al-ajayib-memories-from-a-beautiful-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanduk Al- Ajayib: Memories from a Beautiful Past"},"content":{"rendered":" <p dir=\"ltr\">Once upon a time in old Damascus, children eagerly awaited the arrival of the \u201cSanduk Al-Ajayib\u201d, a magical wooden box filled with wonders and captivating stories. Also known as the &#8220;Viewer\u2019s Box&#8221; or &#8220;Box of Wonders,&#8221; it was like a window into a world of fantasy and adventure.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sanduk-al-ajayib-the-storyteller\">Sanduk Al-Ajayib, the Storyteller<\/h3>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0-42-660x330-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0-42-660x330-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0-42-660x330-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0-42-660x330-1-250x125.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p dir=\"ltr\">The storyteller, or \u201cAl-Mukhayel,\u201d carried this large wooden box on his back, wandering through neighborhoods and inviting children to witness the marvels. He would set the box up on a wooden stand, and the show would begin as the kids gathered around. Inside the box, hand-drawn images would roll past small, magnified lenses, depicting tales of legendary heroes and far-off lands.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2734\"\/><\/figure>    <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><sup><strong>Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hala_qasqas\/p\/CrUyQugsLLk\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hala Qasqas<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p dir=\"ltr\">The images featured heroic figures like Antarah ibn Shaddad and Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan, or scenic views of distant cities that the children would never have seen otherwise. As each image passed, the storyteller narrated exciting stories, changing his tone to suit the characters and bring the scenes to life.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-\"><br><\/h3>    <p dir=\"ltr\"><br>The Mukhayel was known for his witty and engaging storytelling, captivating the children while making them laugh. For example, when narrating the story of Al-Zeer Salem, he would joke, &#8220;Look at Al-Zeer, the big-bellied one, who drinks a barrel of wine without getting drunk or swaying.&#8221; And when it came to tales of &#8216;Abla and Antarah, he would chant: &#8220;Behold &#8216;Abla, her bones never fade; from Damascus, I bring the dress, from Beirut, the necklace, and from Homs, I fashion the gown for &#8216;Abla, the brave Antarah is smitten.&#8221;<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/244193694_601137794589486_2178257614917981556_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/244193694_601137794589486_2178257614917981556_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/244193694_601137794589486_2178257614917981556_n-250x242.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><em><sup>Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B6%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%B1\/100044578511257\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syria the Past and Present<\/a><br><\/sup><\/em><\/strong><\/p>    <p dir=\"ltr\">Despite its simplicity, the Sanduk Al-Ajayib opened up endless imaginative possibilities for children, offering them a glimpse into worlds they had never known. These shows were like the primitive cinema of the time, where kids sat in awe, their minds filled with wonder and curiosity.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-where-can-you-find-the-sanduk-al-ajayib-today\">Where can you find the \u201cSanduk Al-Ajayib\u201d today? <\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p dir=\"ltr\">With time, the Sanduk Al-Ajayib has become rare, no longer seen in the streets and alleys like it used to be. However, if you wish to experience it, you can visit some heritage museums in Damascus, such as the Azem Palace, or catch it at cultural heritage festivals organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with local associations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"h-if-you-enjoyed-this-read-make-sure-to-visit-the-nostalgia-section-on-our-website-to-see-more\"><strong>If you enjoyed this read, make sure to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/category\/nostalgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#Nostalgia section<\/a> on our website to see more!<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once upon a time in old Damascus, children eagerly awaited the arrival of the \u201cSanduk Al-Ajayib\u201d, a magical wooden box filled with wonders and captivating stories. 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