19 th & 20 th Century Architecture & Spaces in Between

1. 19th & 20th Century Architecture & Spaces in Between

2. Riwaq’s Register of HB Conservation of single build. Conservation of group of build. (preventive) Legal protection & identificat. of priorities (50 HC) Rehabilitation of historic centers Riwaq’s development

3. A National cultural project Being political by being apolitical Connecting the unconnected

4. To highlight both values & potentials of • 19th & 20th century rural architecture • Surrounding cultural landscape (spaces in between) • Local cultural activities and services. • To Encourage local cultural tourism. • For the Benefit and enjoyment of local communities and international tourists.

5. Many ongoing & complete projects in this area (rehabilitation, protection, conservation, Qusur, etc.) • 4 sites located on the list of 50 HC. • Many cultural activities & services. • Proximity of the area to Ramallah & Jericho. • Not enough research on several components of heritage; 60s architecture, landscape, camps.

12. From central Highlands to the Jordan Valley • 19th and 20th century architecture includes: • Late Ottoman; historic centers & watchtowers. • The British Mandate: single HB and monuments. • The 1948 War & the establishment of Refugee Camps. • The Jordanian era & the architecture of the 60’s. • 9 towns, villages and refugee camps: Al Mazra’a al Qibiliya, Birziet, Jifna, Jalazone camp,‘Ein Sinya, Yabrud, Silwad, Deir Jarir, & Taybeh

13.  Historic center  Cultural landscape & archeology  60s architecture  Bedouins  Activities & services Al-Taybeh

21.  Cultural landscape (Qusur)  Archeological sites Silwad

27.  Historic center  Archeological sites  60s architecture  Activities & services Jifna

34.  Refugee camp architecture & life  Jalazone Refugee camp

39.  Historic center  Cultural landscape (archeology)  60s architecture  Activities Birzeit