Artist volunteers lead efforts to restore, preserve Gaza's old houses

Artists, architects and workers renovate the long-abandoned 200-year-old al-Kamalaia school, in the old quarter of Gaza City. Photo: AP

The grand, 500-year-old brick walls of the al-Kamalaia School slowly emerged from years of accumulated garbage as grassroots preservers began the long process of restoring it to its former glory.

Located in the heart of the old quarter of Gaza City, the Mamluk-era building is one of an ever-dwindling number of historic structures at risk of demolition.