Heritage houses of Ras Al Khaimah - in pictures

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah has launched a project for architecture students to learn how to preserve and document historic houses in the emirate's old town. All photos: AURAK
The area is lined with deteriorating traditional buildings that were built more than 60 years ago
The buildings were made from coral stone and sea sand mixed with seashells
Today, the historical buildings are abandoned or used for storage
Six heritage houses in Ras Al Khaimah were studied, with students taking exterior and interior photos
Students then converted measurements and sketches into technical drawings using specialist software