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Challenges Facing Agricultural Buildings Case Study Al-Muntar and Al-Sira in Palestine

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Last updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Architecture

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This paper examines a distinctive agricultural structure in Palestine known as "Al-Muntar and Al-Sira (Agrarian Palace)". These agricultural structures are a significant part of traditional Palestinian heritage and are considered architectural landmarks in the country. Al-Muntar are found in various regions of Palestine and are a part of the rural heritage that embodies cultural and historical value. These architectural structures suffer from neglect, the threat of demolition and replacement, and a lack of awareness regarding their significance, leading to both deliberate and accidental destruction by their owners. Protecting and preserving Al-Muntar is an essential part of ongoing efforts to safeguard Palestinian heritage and enhance the cultural identity of the Palestinian people. The study delves into adapting these structures in the context of urban development and growth in the twenty-first century. It also explores the challenges and obstacles affecting these traditional architectural wonders, which are integral to the Palestinian rural landscape and traditional heritage. Due to a lack of relevant sources, the research relies on field surveys, interviews, and the documentation of samples through photography and computer software. The findings underscore the imminent threat to this specific architectural typology and advocate for measures to reuse, develop, and preserve Al-Muntar and Al-Sira as distinctive hallmarks of Palestinian vernacular architecture.

DOI

10.21608/ijaeur.2025.272885.1070

Keywords

Al-Muntar, Preservation, Re-Use, Tangible heritage, Re-modeling

Authors

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Joan

Last Name

Aref

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Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

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arch.jaref@gmail.com

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Wisam

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Hassan Shehadeh

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Assistant Professor Faculty of Architecture, Palestine Polytechnic University/Palestine

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wisam_shaded@yahoo.com

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6

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2

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45386

Issue Date

2023-12-01

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2024-03-04

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2023-12-01

Page Start

427

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442

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2785-9665

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2785-9673

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International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Urban Research

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Challenges Facing Agricultural Buildings Case Study Al-Muntar and Al-Sira in Palestine

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29 Mar 2025