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King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA

King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled "Saudi Coffee" by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, as part of the library's academic publishing program.

Through eight chapters and vibrant color photos, the book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom.

The book also delves into coffee's strong ties to Saudi culture as evidenced in ancient inscriptions, historical texts, trade routes, markets, and its associated tools and meanings.
The publication further investigates Saudi coffee's cultural aspects, such as its impact on urban planning, specifically its influence on house design and dedicated coffee rooms. It also covers preparation methods, its depiction in literature, and industry investments.

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Centuries-old Monasteries Damaged in Greece Quake

(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)
(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)
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Centuries-old Monasteries Damaged in Greece Quake

(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)
(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)

At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry said Wednesday.

The ministry said the 5.3-magnitude undersea quake that struck Saturday in the northern Halkidiki peninsula had left structural and decorative damage at the 10th-century Xenophontos and Dochiari monasteries, and the 14th-century Simonos Petras monastery.

There were large cracks in church domes at Xenophontos, and further damage to frescoes that had been weakened by a February quake, AFP quoted the ministry as saying.

Similar damages were noted at Dochiari monastery, and more limited at Simonos Petras.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni in the statement said a team of Greek archaeologists and conservators would remain in the area to complete a damage inspection.

The undersea quake had a depth of just 12.5 kilometers (7.7 miles) and struck northwest of the enclave's administrative capital of Karyes.

An Orthodox spiritual center since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times.

Known in Greece as the Holy Mountain, the community has around 20 inhabited monasteries, some of whom are over 1,000 years old.