Earthen traditions are far too valuable to dismiss as irrelevant to the modern world and indeed
future generations, they must remain as an example to the caring and ecologically aware architects
and builders that are emerging around the world. (…) This European Union Project, and this book,
have been achieved through a successful co-operation between the University of Florence, several
European Universities and Institutions and the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums in
Syria, adds a valuable window, shedding light on the northern Syria tradition of striking domed houses.
The ICOMOS Scientific Committee for Earthen Architectural Heritage applauds and encourages such
excellent publications in the search for an accurate and useable worldwide typology and description
of earthen buildings. This book contributes a great deal to these goals.
