Factors influencing the transformation of Iraqi holy cities: The case of Al-Najaf

The historic centre of the Iraqi city of Al-Najaf embraces a seasonal pilgrimage to its holy sites that forces unusual urban conditions. This paper examines the impact of development projects and studies on the heritage integrity of the public (religious). This paper, therefore, recommends raising p...

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Authors: Farhan, S. L., Antón García, Daniel, Akef, V. S., Zubadi, S. L., Hashim, K. S.
Format: article
Publication Date:2021
Country:España
Institution:Consejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de España (CGATE)
Repository:RIARTE
OAI Identifier:oai:www.riarte.es:20.500.12251/2572
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12251/2572
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85109513237&doi=10.22630%2fPNIKS.2021.30.2.31&partnerID=40&md5=87f6db321c80cd20d69342056951ea15
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Al-Najaf (Iraq)
Centro histórico
Edificación religiosa
Patrimonio arquitectónico
Conservación de monumentos
3305.26 Edificios Públicos
5312.90 Economía Sectorial: Turismo
6201.03 Urbanismo
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Summary:The historic centre of the Iraqi city of Al-Najaf embraces a seasonal pilgrimage to its holy sites that forces unusual urban conditions. This paper examines the impact of development projects and studies on the heritage integrity of the public (religious). This paper, therefore, recommends raising public awareness to adopt design approaches to face the overflow of visitors and the loss of heritage identity. © 2021 WULS - SGGW Press. All rights reserved.