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Architecture in Jerusalem – Arab Construction Outside the Walls | David Kroyanker | Comprehensive Architectural Survey with Drawings | Hardcover with Dust Jacket - A major scholarly work by David Kroyanker, one of the leading researchers of Jerusalem’s architectural history, presenting an in-depth study of Arab (Muslim and Christian) construction outside the Old City walls of Jerusalem. The book traces architectural development from rural village structures on the city’s outskirts, through mature urban construction during the late Ottoman period, the British Mandate era, and up to 1985. It analyzes political, social, religious, ethnographic, economic, and technological influences on planning and building traditions, as well as the impact of both local and foreign architectural styles. Includes: • Detailed architectural drawings • Building sections and technical sketches • Historical neighborhood surveys • Architectural walking routes and guided study tours • Documentation of the families who built many of the houses Publication Details Author: David Kroyanker Year: 1985 Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Size: approx. 28 × 21 cm Pages: 475 Language: Hebrew Condition: Good – dust jacket with light wear, interior clean and well preserved Chapters cover: • Rural architecture • Urban building types and architectural elements • Ottoman period construction (1870–1917) • British Mandate period to modern era (1918–1985) • Construction technology and folklore • Sources of inspiration and comparisons • Preservation and conservation plans 📌 An essential reference for collectors, architects, historians of Jerusalem, tour guides, and anyone interested in Middle Eastern urban heritage.