Earthen Architecture in Al Ain: What is earth as building material
Felipe Gutierrez, Building Conservator at DCT, explains the physical properties of earth, the five minerals that comprise it, the importance of water, some of the different construction techniques and the value of preserving and transmitting this know how.
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The Rulers’ Palace and Birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which was and still a meeting place for the community.
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Qasr Al Hosn virtual tour
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The Founding Father and the Archaeological Story of the UAE
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