Darat al Funun

Alternative Names

دارة الفنون

Date

ca. 1920s; renovations: from 1992 to 1995 by Khammash, 2005 by al Hiyari, 2011 and 2013 by Naouri, and 2011 by Humeid

Work Type

Notes

Darat Al Funun is an arts foundation housed in six renovated historical buildings and warehouses, with a restored archaeological site in the garden. In the southern gardens, the museum houses the ruins of an old cave and a 6th century Byzantine church, renovated in 1992.

References

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View of a Sculptural Fragment in Grotto at southern end of Complex
View of a Sculptural Fragment in Grotto at southern end of Complex
View of a Sculptural Fragment in Grotto at southern end of Complex
View of a Sculptural Fragment in Grotto at southern end of Complex
View of Western wall of Grotto at southern end of Complex
View of Eastern wall of Grotto at southern end of Complex, with Sculptural Fragments
Western lobby of main building
Third floor library of main building
Northeastern gallery building
Northeastern gallery building
Northeastern gallery building
Northeastern gallery building
Northeastern gallery building, view of fountain outside through doors
Northwestern gallery space
Northwestern gallery space
Northwestern gallery space
View of a window in Northwestern administration building, spiral staircase outside
Northwestern administration building
Northwestern administration building
Northwestern administration building
Grotto at Southern end of complex
Byzantine Church and Grotto at Southern end of complex
Western hall in lower building, view of gallery space and stone walls
Balcony on Western administration building, view of Amman cityscape