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Urban Morphology, Identity, Heritage, and Reconstruction Processes in Middle East Post-War Scenarios: The Case of Mosul Old City

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  • Domenico Giuseppe Chizzoniti

    (ABC Department, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Tommaso Lolli

    (ABC Department, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy)

Abstract

The theme of architectural reconstruction has gained significant prominence within the discipline of architecture, intersecting with the increasing complexity of contemporary events, especially complex socio-political scenarios including deliberate city destruction, often referred to as urbicide. Preservation strategies that safeguard the memory and values embedded in places have become imperative to protect this urban tangible and intangible heritage. This study explores the application of architectural reconstruction in the post-war context of Mosul (Iraq) dealing mainly with the selection of traces, combining a strategy based half on physical evidence and half on the reconstruction of memory devices, and intertwining them into an operative procedure hopefully supporting urban reconstruction. The study’s results indicate that architectural interventions focused on revitalizing these symbolic spaces play a pivotal role in reconstituting the inhabitants’ habits and sense of community in Mosul. The projects, including the Souq and the Great Mosque and districts, successfully address various challenges, including the harmonious fusion of tradition and modernization, the delicate balance between memory and oblivion, and the careful negotiation between reconstruction and restoration.

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  • Domenico Giuseppe Chizzoniti & Tommaso Lolli, 2023. "Urban Morphology, Identity, Heritage, and Reconstruction Processes in Middle East Post-War Scenarios: The Case of Mosul Old City," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(12), pages 1-20, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:12:y:2023:i:12:p:2140-:d:1295458
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