The architectural morphology of corbelled dome houses.

The morphology of the house in towns and villages developed from the material expression of uses, customs, beliefs and the culture of a particular people. Syrian dome dwellings are cell constructions marked by the notable presence of domed roofs that stand out characteristically in the desert landscape. This type of vernacular construction incorporating a corbelled dome is common in the Mediterranean area and is usually built in stone. Far less common is to find them gathering to form groups of dwellings or even whole villages. Even considering the existence of other conflicting examples, the most distinguishing feature of these dome dwellings lies in their character and capacity to be grouped together, along with the use of earth as building material.