Talk:Martyrs' Memorial (Amman)

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Sources to consider for the article

Exploration on how the museum plays a role in infusing militarism into nation, culture, religion, and history:

El-Sharif, Ahmad. “Idealising Martyrdom and Jordanian Militarism in the Martyr’s Memorial in Amman: A Social Semiotic Approach.” Social Semiotics, 13 Apr. 2021, pp. 1–24, https://doi.org/10.1080/10350330.2021.1913012.

Article on the Jordanian Royal Heritage website covering some of the historical context of the memorial, its major and minor architectural features, continued cultural significance, and the visitor experience:

“صرح الشهيد.” التراث الملكي الأردني, التراث الملكي الأردني, 6 Aug. 2018, royalheritage.jo/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AB-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B3%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A/%D8%B5%D8%B1%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%AF/.

Chapter IV from the paper below covers various features about the memorial and its cultural significance in great depth:

Yan, Laura. “Changing Spatial Discourses of National Identity in Jordan | Wellesley College Digital Repository.” Wellesley.edu, Apr. 2014, repository.wellesley.edu/object/ir555.

Draft for Further Sections

Main Building

This section will explore the connection between the memorial's general design elements and those of the Kaaba in Mecca. These appear through the square base, cuboid form, and the strip near the top containing Quranic verses. On the memorial, these verses talk about martyrdom; the words are gold-plated and positioned on top of a black background. Additionally, the materials used for the building will be explored, particularly the white limestone and black basalt.

Entrance and Front Courtyard

This section will discuss features of the long ascending staircase at the main entrance (potential symbolic reference to martyrs ascending to heaven), in addition to the courtyard’s symmetric landscaping, large flat area, and tank display. The juxtaposition of the courtyard’s openness with the dense surrounding cityscape will also be touched on.

Martyrs' Square (Right Courtyard)

This section will discuss the symbolic significance of the area’s design. This appears through multiple features such as the seven entrances (resembling the seven-pointed star in the Jordanian flag, which is inspired by the seven verses in Surah Al-Fatiha in the Quran), the Islamic geometric patterns in the central circle (same resemblance with seven kites), the elevated platform which symbolizes ascendance, and the Jordanian flag at the center.

The Peace Plaza (Left Courtyard)

The left courtyard juxtaposes the right one as the former descends and the right one ascends. This section will delve into the psychological significance of the Peace Plaza's design and how the seating plan and central fountains create a reflective ambience where visitors acknowledge the weight of the martyr's sacrifices.

Open Rooftop

Exploring the significance of having an open rooftop, the design of the uneven plaques displaying names of all martyrs, the large text displaying martyr traits, in addition to the seven-pointed star skylight that sits right above the tomb of the unknown soldier.

Interior

The interior's design will be explored in terms of the symbolic weight in material choice and display elements. More specifically, descriptions will be written on the raw gray concrete walls, dim lighting (creates a dramatic effect), modern gravestone designs that light up the dim interior, and the chronologically ordered informative displays. There will be emphasis on the gravestone resemblances, each of which has a word for martyr traits. The grave-like objects below them are glass showcases displaying military memorabilia. A section will also be dedicated for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which has a vast space dedicated for it, as well as a skylight shining down on it from the seven-pointed star dome at the roof.

*Note: context on the museum is already presented on the stub article. However, more details will be added to it, and modifications will be made to ensure coherence with the rest of the sections. HamzahSalman (talk) 01:12, 7 March 2024 (UTC)