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A Yemen Reality

Architecture Sculptured in Mud and Stone

by Salma Samar Damluji

Imprint: Garnet Authors: Salma Samar Damluji Categories: Art & Architecture, Culture Tags: Architecture, Art, Illustrated Book, Middle East Architecture, Yemen ISBN: 9781873938003 RRP:
£50.00

This is a stunning visual guide to the architecture and life of southern Yemen, throwing light on the mysteries of Middle Eastern Architecture. Master builders have kept alive techniques and styles practiced for centuries, while adapting them to modern requirements. Their practical value and aesthetic quality is beautifully illustrated in this book.

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Salma Samar Damluji

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