Five villages of the 19th-early 20th centuries in Petra region were fully documented, mapped, and top-planned. A full detailed archive of photography, description and plans is now deposited in Petra College and the Jordanian Scientific Research Fund. The documentation process included mapping of the villages, top plan drawing, domestic units drawing, full description of building techniques; building materials; walling; roofing systems; coating materials and other architectural elements with consideration of the intangible heritage of these villages.
