What traditional architectural building technique characterizes the historical houses of Al-Balad in Historic Jeddah?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Red Sea coral stone masonry with intricate wooden Rawashin balconies
- Step 1: Examine Red Sea coastal vernacular architecture: Inscribed by UNESCO in 2014.
- Step 2: Traditional merchant houses in Al-Balad were built using porous coral limestone extracted from the Red Sea, joined with clay mortar and adorned with ornate wooden lattice bay windows called 'Rawashin'.
Answer
Red Sea coral stone masonry with intricate wooden Rawashin balconies.
Why not the others: 'Volcanic basalt' is found in highland Harrat structures; 'Pre-cast concrete' is modern; 'Sundried adobe mud brick' is characteristic of inland Najdi architecture in central Arabia.
Practise more UNESCO World Heritage, Architecture and Traditions.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed General Knowledge (Saudi Arabia) mock tests.
More UNESCO World Heritage, Architecture and Traditions questions
- Which magnificent archaeological site in northwestern Saudi Arabia, featuring over 100 monumental rock-cut Nabataean tombs, was inscribed in…
- Which UNESCO World Heritage site in Diriyah preserves the monumental mud-brick palaces and seat of government of the First Saudi State?
- What traditional Saudi sword dance, performed by men in rows holding swords and chanting poetry to the beat of drums, is inscribed on the UN…
- Which beverage, prepared from lightly roasted coffee beans infused with cardamom, saffron, and cloves and served in handleless cups (finjan)…
- Which UNESCO World Heritage site in southwestern Saudi Arabia features rock petroglyphs and ancient inscriptions spanning 7,000 years along…
- Which traditional feminine decorative art form from the Asir Region, involving vibrant geometric wall murals painted inside family homes, is…