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Recalling the Omitted: Exploring the spatial development of the modern industrial legacies in Egypt
At present, Egypt still lags behind other countries in the accelerating global initiative to document and safeguard modern industrial heritage. This is clearly visible in the vast destruction of its historical industrial structures, an action justifiable due to the perplexing official recognition of its (in)tangible witnesses. In her thesis defense, Mirhan Damir presents the case of Alexandria, a port city and pivotal node between Egyptian and global markets.
Looking beyond only those industrial structures still standing today, what were the industries developed in Alexandria during Modern Egypt? How were they developed both conceptually and spatially? What kind of contributions, in turn, were they able to make, especially in terms of meaning and value?
The aim of this study is to explore the spatial contribution of modern industries to the development of the city of Alexandria during the phase of Modern Egypt, between the 19th and 20th centuries. The study attempts to generate insight into the explanatory weight of the comprehensive development of modern industries in the city. This is achieved by considering their significance as a collective, rather than their fragmented monumentality.
On Friday, 18 March 2022, Mirhan Damir will present and defend her PhD Thesis at 2pm in Room 109, Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 8a. A small number of participants are permitted to attend in person. More details can be found here.