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<p>The cosmopolitan identity of land-port and sea-port cities of the Islamic world highlights the impact of political changes, trade, and exchange in their evolution. These unique conditions create an amalgamation of local cultural expressions and external influences enriching the urban and architectural character of these cities. Residential, civic, and religious architectural examples of cross-road cities stand as witnesses of the sociocultural changes in both 'high' and 'peripheral' Islamic contexts.</p><p>The focus of this presentation is case studies on Stone Town, Zanzibar, and Muscat, Oman.</p>
<p>The cosmopolitan identity of land-port and sea-port cities of the Islamic world highlights the impact of political changes, trade, and exchange in their evolution. These unique conditions create an amalgamation of local cultural expressions and external influences enriching the urban and architectural character of these cities. Residential, civic, and religious architectural examples of cross-road cities stand as witnesses of the sociocultural changes in both 'high' and 'peripheral' Islamic contexts.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of this presentation is case studies on Timbuktu, Mali, and Muscat, Oman.</p>

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Lecture 3: Ports and Centres of Exchange
Lecture 3: Ports and Centres of Exchange
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Controllability of Traditional Neighborhood and Its Simplified Layout
Controllability of Traditional Neighborhood and Its Simplified Layout
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Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
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Muscat City Planning
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 MUSCAT CITY PLANNING - Proposed Preservation Study vol. 2
MUSCAT CITY PLANNING - Proposed Preservation Study vol. 2
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Beit Muzna Restoration
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Muscat, Oman
Marsa Plaza
Marsa Plaza
Muscat, Oman
British Ambassador's Residence
British Ambassador's Residence
Muscat, Oman
Chedi Hotel
Chedi Hotel
Muscat, Oman
Diwan of the Royal Court
Diwan of the Royal Court
Muscat, Oman
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Embassy of France
Muscat, Oman
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Embassy of Qatar
Muscat, Oman
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Embassy of the United Kingdom
Muscat, Oman
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Lecture 3: Ports and Centres of Exchange
Lecture 3: Ports and Centres of Exchange
presentation slides
Controllability of Traditional Neighborhood and Its Simplified Layout
Controllability of Traditional Neighborhood and Its Simplified Layout
journal article
Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
journal article
L'autre
L'autre
book
Muscat City Planning
Muscat City Planning
book
 MUSCAT CITY PLANNING - Proposed Preservation Study vol. 2
MUSCAT CITY PLANNING - Proposed Preservation Study vol. 2
report
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<p>The cosmopolitan identity of land-port and sea-port cities of the Islamic world highlights the impact of political changes, trade, and exchange in their evolution. These unique conditions create an amalgamation of local cultural expressions and external influences enriching the urban and architectural character of these cities. Residential, civic, and religious architectural examples of cross-road cities stand as witnesses of the sociocultural changes in both 'high' and 'peripheral' Islamic contexts.</p><p>The focus of this presentation is case studies on Stone Town, Zanzibar, and Muscat, Oman.</p>
Lecture 3: Ports and Centers of Exchange Part 1 (narrated version)
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<p>The cosmopolitan identity of land-port and sea-port cities of the Islamic world highlights the impact of political changes, trade, and exchange in their evolution. These unique conditions create an amalgamation of local cultural expressions and external influences enriching the urban and architectural character of these cities. Residential, civic, and religious architectural examples of cross-road cities stand as witnesses of the sociocultural changes in both 'high' and 'peripheral' Islamic contexts.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of this presentation is case studies on Timbuktu, Mali, and Muscat, Oman.</p>
Lecture 3: Ports and Centers of Exchange Part 2 (narrated version)
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