Earthen Architecture Documentation Initiative (EADI)

Written By Mariam Azzeh

In 2024, the AK Habitat team initiated an ambitious endeavor for the documentation of earthen architecture in Jordan. The initiative aims at making significant strides in preserving Jordan's rich heritage of earthen buildings. It focuses on documenting diverse array of earthen structures, for both the traditional mud houses and the stone buildings with earthen mortar, roofs, and plaster. In addition to that, the project seeks to compile and safeguard the invaluable contributions of past researchers and graduate students, ensuring their work is consolidated and their copyrights are preserved. This initiative highlights our collective responsibility to safeguard and celebrate our cultural heritage for generations to come.

Locations under study:

Mud Houses:

  • Waggas Village

  • Damia

  • Ghor Al Mazraa

  • Ghor Assafi

  • AlDhleil

  • Maan

  • Jurf Addarawish

Stone Houses

  • AlFuheis

  • AS- Salt

  • Ajloun

  • Jerash

  • AlTafileh

  • AlKarak

  • Madaba

  • Irbid

A brief description of the typology, construction techniques, materials in each location will be presented on this blog. we welcome your suggestions and comments!

Mariam Azzeh