Plaster Makers

ʿAna

Date: Early nineteenth century

Claudius Rich (d. 1821) records that a white plaster known as nūra was abundant in Hit and ʿAna. This material was mixed with ashes and used to damp proof the lower … read more

Hit

Date: Early nineteenth century

Claudius Rich (d. 1821) records that a white plaster known as nūra was abundant in Hit and ʿAna. This material was mixed with ashes and used to damp proof the lower parts ofread more