Iraqi Marsh Interviews – Abu Sitar, the mudhif, part I

This interview describes the building of the mudhif, a traditional building constructed of reeds and used for communal meetings, greeting visitors, and as a forum for dispute resolution. Abu Sitar discusses how knowledge regarding construction methods are passed on to builders, the recent changes in the use of materials such as iron and concrete to build mudhifs, similarities in their design, their cost, and differences in design and location.