In this lecture you will learn about:
- defensive architecture in the Islamic world and its key elements and importance;
- the features and characteristics of military architecture in different countries of the Islamic world; and
- their historical background and importance through rehabilitation projects including the citadels of Aleppo in Syria, Herat in Afghanistan and Bahla in Oman.
ArCHIAM. “Lecture 5: Citadels in the Islamic World.” Part five of 10 presentations developed for the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Education Programme, 2018.
Aga Khan Trust for Culture Education Programme