Stone as Wall Paper: The Evolution of Stone as a Sheathing Material in Twentieth-Century Amman

Introduction

The Use of Stone in Amman
By May Shaer

Stone Samples
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Private residence

9 Abu Bakr al-Siddiqq St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, Amman
1940s - 1950s

Unavailable

External fence

White

25 cm

Horizontal courses

Musamsam

Recessed, 0.5 cm black pointing

Recessed, 0.5 cm black pointing