A Comparative Comparison of the Mutual Impact of Ritual Ceremonies in Tribal Culture and Construction Methods in Yurt-Style Native Settlements (Case Study Example: Madhif Arab and Vijita Grass Houses)

Subject Areas : Art

Faezeh Mohsenizadeh Kermani ¹ , Seyedeh Marzieh Tabaeian ² , Bahram Shahedi ³

1 - PhD Researcher in Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran.
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran

Received: 2023-09-04 Accepted : 2023-10-24 Published : 2023-08-23

Keywords: yurt, Arab tribes, Mudhif, Wijita tribes, Grass house,

Abstract :

The first human efforts towards settlement took the form of native settlements, and yurts stand out as one of the earliest examples, which continue to be constructed despite all technological advancements. The construction and use of these indigenous structures are closely tied to the performance of specific rituals. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the construction methods of these structures from a cultural perspective and to consider their impact on the associated rituals. The examples studied include the grass houses among the Wichita people and the Mudhif structures built by Arab tribes. These structures were erected in a similar hot and dry climate but belong to distinct cultural domains. The qualitative and textual research method employed is based on a case study approach with a comparative-analytical strategy. The process of collecting library and field information, along with its analysis, is presented through graphic models and data analysis tables. The study and comparison of the results have revealed differences in the timing of ritual ceremonies associated with these structures, the origins of which have been explored in the sources. The research findings indicate that, as a result of changes in the indigenous tribal cultures of the Wichita Indians and the Arabs, the grass houses and Mudhif structures have gradually declined in parallel with their tribal cultures.

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