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Dedicated to uncovering the human stories within landmark architecture. Mariam and Hadeel Abu Ammah research the historical figures and personal narratives that shaped iconic buildings, connecting heritage with contemporary design.

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How the Inca Shaped the Mountains with Smart Design – The Legacy of Andean Architecture
ByArchUp History Unit Team 2 November، 20252 November، 2025

OverviewHigh in the rugged Andes Mountains, where the terrain challenges human settlement, the Inca civilization achieved one of history’s most remarkable architectural triumphs. Their terraces and cities — carved directly into steep mountain slopes — were not only feats of…
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Potala Palace – The Eternal Jewel of Tibet
ByArchUp History Unit Team 2 November، 20252 November، 2025

OverviewSituated 3,700 meters above sea level in the heart of Lhasa, the Potala Palace commands both physical and spiritual dominance.Originally built in the 7th century and reconstructed in the 17th by the Fifth Dalai Lama, it served as the religious…

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