An Approach for Preserving Ottoman Cultural Heritage Under Threat in Yemen: A Case Study " The Old City of Sana'a"


World Heritage Site: Old City of Sana'a

Publication Year: 2022

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEA2B15FAD0A

Summary

Yemen's Old City of Sana'a faces severe threats to its Ottoman-era cultural heritage due to conflict. A study proposes a preservation approach based on the European Standard (EN 16096:2012) to assess war damage and develop conservation strategies for at-risk structures. The research focuses on 28 Ottoman establishments in Sana'a, with 21 still standing and seven destroyed, highlighting the broader impact on Yemen's historical sites. This method offers a structured framework for safeguarding cultural heritage under adversity.

Citation

Alamri, Y. A., EKİMCİ, B., & İNCEOĞLU, M. (2022). AN APPROACH FOR PRESERVING OTTOMAN CULTURAL HERITAGE UNDER THREAT IN YEMEN: A CASE STUDY ” THE OLD CITY OF SANA’A”. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 7(1), 73–81. https://doi.org/10.18860/jia.v7i1.13048

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