Bayt al-Suhaymi - Among the most important example of Cairo traditional architecture are private houses.  A few of these houses still survive and provide us with valuable information concerning the character of traditional architecture.  Bayt al-Suhaymi is a vivid example.  It was first built in 1648 and a substantial addition was made to the structure in 1796. (Taken from English summary on page 8)
Renovation of Bayt al-Suhaymi
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magazine article
Year
1998
Among the most important example of Cairo traditional architecture are private houses. A few of these houses still survive and provide us with valuable information concerning the character of traditional architecture. Bayt al-Suhaymi is a vivid example. It was first built in 1648 and a substantial addition was made to the structure in 1796. (Taken from English summary on page 8)
Citation
Ibrahim, Abdelbaki Mohamed (ed). 1998. Renovation of Bayt al-Suhaymi. In Alam al-Bina. Cairo: Center for Planning and Architectural Studies, 38-42/200.
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Alam al-Bina
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Egypt
Language
Arabic
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