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

2 Fawzi al-Ma’luf St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, Amman
1940s (approximate)

Unavailable

External fence

White

25 cm

Horizontal courses

Musamsam

Recessed, 0.5 cm black pointing

Recessed, 0.5 cm black pointing

Soiling and soot deposits