Living with heritage in Cairo : area conservation in the Arab-Islamic city / Ahmed Sedky.

The urban dream of the Arab Islamic city is seen in Cairo, the world's largest medieval urban system where traditional lifestyles are still implemented. Despite extensive efforts to preserve Historic Cairo, it is sadly vulnerable. Ahmed Sedky investigates the reasons for this, exploring and com...

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Main Author: Sedky, Ahmed (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cairo : American University in Cairo Press, 2009.
Edition:[US & CA territories only version].
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