Building with Earth exhibition at Al Jahili Fort – in pictures
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Al Jahili Fort, built in the 1890s to defend the city and protect precious palm groves, was turned into a museum in 2008. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Building with Earth displays the timeline and highlights the restoration work implemented on the fort. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Al Jahili Fort is one of the UAE's most historic buildings with walls made of mud, straw and fibres from palm trees. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A square fortified enclosure in Al Jahili Fort. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Building with Earth – A Tradition in the United Arab Emirates and Around the World exhibition at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The square fort at Al Jahili Fort. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The in-depth history of Abu Dhabi's ruling family and the country's heritage is also showcased. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Earthen architecture has seen a bit of revival in the past four decades due to an increased interest in sustainable architecture. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A four-storey circular tower in Al Jahili Fort. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The circular watchtower in Al Jahili Fort. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The inner square fort, the mosque and the courtyard were built in 1897 by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, also known as Zayed the First, to defend Al Ain from enemy forces. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Al Jahili Fort is the 130-year-old heart of Abu Dhabi’s garden city. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
In 2008, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi began the conservation project, preserving the fort’s exterior but transforming its arcaded gallery into a visitor and exhibition centre. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
While the building and restoration work of Al Jahili Fort is the highlight, the exhibition also shows how earthen architecture can be found all over the world. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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