Project summary
The project aimed at recording as much of the Ottoman architecture in Jerusalem as possible to ultimately create an archive of the buildings in the city. In addition, the project investigated the life of the Muslim community between 1516 and 1917.
Project details
Location: Various
Year(s): 1992-1996
Project director(s): Robert Hillenbrand, Sylvia Auld
Lead institutions and funding:
- The World of Islam Trust/Altajir Trust
- British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem (BSAJ)
- The British Academy.
Project description
Joint project of The World of Islam Trust, the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem and the Department for the Administration of the Waqfs, Jerusalem.
Aims of project:
(1) continue work of Mamluk Jerusalem and record as much of the Ottoman architecture in Jerusalem as possible, religious, secular, public, domestic and industrial, so that a full archive of the buildings in the city an be prepared;
and (2) publish a book of the material, along with chapters on the life of the Muslim community in Jerusalem between 1516 and 1917. The chapters will cover the city’s history, economy, society, geography and customs.
Related projects
Architectural survey of Jerusalem. More information here.
Project bibliography
Hillenbrand, R and Auld, S. 1995. Research Reports. British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem. Research Grants: 1993-4. Levant 27, pp. 246-247.
Hillenbrand, R. and Auld, S. 1996. Research Reports. British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem. Research Grants: 1994-95. Levant 28, p. 209.
Hillenbrand, R and Auld, S., 1997. Research Reports. British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem: Grants 1995-1996. Levant 29, p.248.
Auld, S. and Hillenbrand, R. (eds) with Natsheh, Y. 2000. Ottoman Jerusalem: The Living City 1517-1917. London: British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem and Altajir World of Islam Trust.
Hillenbrand, R. and Auld, S. (eds). 2009. Ayyubid Jerusalem: the Holy City in context 1187-1250. London: Altajir Trust.
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Published:15 October 2021
