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
museum/gallery

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

  • View from rooftop, Amman Citadel in distance
  • Upper level between galleries, view of sculpture at top of museum complex, Amman cityscape in background
  • Eastern terrace of lower gallery building, Amman Citadel in distance, surrounded by Amman cityscape
  • Courtyard east of lower gallery building, view of sculpture
  • Byzantine Church at Southern end of complex
  • Byzantine Church and Grotto at Southern end of complex
  • 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
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