German Archaeological Institute
Istanbul Department
Die im 18. Jahnhundert an der Nordwestküste Katars entstandene Handelsstadt Al Zubarah bildet den Forschungsschwerpunkt des Qatar Islamic Archaeology and Heritage Projects (QIAH), das die Universität Kopenhagen in Zusammenarbeit mit der... more
Beginning with the concept of structure and space in the architecture of the aceramic Neolithic period B (PPNB) we shall try to show that already in Neolithic times attempts to fashion ›roads‹ and sequences of spaces were developed and... more
... This individual was buried in the stone cist found inside the building just to the right (east) when entering, and marked by a large monolithic slab (cf. Hermansen and Jensen 2002: 92, fig. ... A fallen wall segment with at least 16... more
Conservation Handbook for Al Zubarah Archaeological Site/Qatar, 1st edition, 2013 contains all studies (climate, materials, etc.) and manuals to assess, consolidate, monitor and manage the conservation of architectural remains at Al... more
The destruction of cultural heritage is an complex issue. There is no simple solution to stop the destruction of heritage or to protect it. Too many factors and players are involved defining what has the value to whom and how to treat and... more
ALCOTECTURE – construction, architects and alcohol ARCHITECTURE: From its earliest history, architecture has been closely associated with alcohol. This article looks at how alcohol has been involved in architectural planning,... more
Architectural developments during the Neolithic period show important innovations, e.g., the discovery and use of the right angle and the use of activity floors placed on top of each other. Although these developments influenced our... more