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Integrating architectural archaeology into core curricula transforms architecture students into advocates for endangered heritage through a constructivist framework that emphasizes knowledge transfer and reverse engineering. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The study aims to develop a constructivist framework that enhances architectural education and knowledge transfer regarding ancient engineering techniques.

March 12, 2026ArchitectureOpen Access

Architectural Archaeology Through Reverse Engineering: A Constructivist Perspective from Jordan

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RRRama Ibrahim Al RabadyHashemite University

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This mixed-methods experiment enhances knowledge transfer in architectural education, suggesting a new approach to endangered heritage advocacy.

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The study aims to develop a constructivist framework that enhances architectural education and knowledge transfer regarding ancient engineering techniques.
Conducted a mixed-methods experiment with architecture students at Hashemite University.
Engaged students in deconstructing ancient techniques via digital documentation and structural simulation.
Developed a four-domain framework to integrate architectural archaeology into core curricula.
Focused on both technical acquisition and advocacy for endangered heritage.
Four transformative outcomes were identified: science-making, heritage-making, temporality-making, and advocacy-making.
Students began to view ancient engineering as legitimate knowledge rather than mere historical artifacts.
Participants took on roles as advocates for cultural heritage, promoting stewardship and community engagement.

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Rama Ibrahim Al Rabady (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2589696eeacc4fcec862f https://doi.org/10.3390/architecture6010042

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This mixed-methods experiment enhances knowledge transfer in architectural education, suggesting a new approach to endangered heritage advocacy.

Architectural Archaeology Through Reverse Engineering: A Constructivist Perspective from Jordan

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Architectural Archaeology Through Reverse Engineering: A Constructivist Perspective from Jordan

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