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Iconic Buildings of Kuwait's Skyline
What are the most important buildings in Kuwait city’s skyline? Who are the architects that built the urban fabric of this gulf city? A quick guide to some of K
Five Uniquely Shaped Buildings From Across the Arab World
For any architecture nerds looking for some weirdly and wonderfully shaped buildings from across the region, here are 5 buildings that have a unique form or structure.
Image via Pinterest.
Books About Architecture in the Gulf
What to read if you want to learn more about architecture and urban planning in the Gulf, as recommended by Roberto Fabbri on the afikra podcast.
Chinguetti, Mauritania: A Sand Covered Holy City
Northern Mauritania’s Chinguetti is said to be the seventh holiest city in Islam, home to some of the world’s most important medieval Quranic texts. Image via Reddit.
The Baron: Syria's First Hotel
A vibrant personal essay and travelogue that transports us to Aleppo’s iconic Baron Hotel, weaving together its history with its present.
The Arab American National Museum
A look at the crucial work that Dearborn’s Arab-American National Museum does in preserving and showcasing the history of Arab-America.