Prof. Andrew Petersen, Professor of Islamic Archaeology and Architecture, University of Bradford, U.K. will deliver a lecture entitled “Understanding and Protecting Historic Buildings in Gaza” as guest speaker of the IRCICA Heritage Talks program.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at 2 p.m. Istanbul time, via online connection.
Program Title: “Understanding and Protecting Historic Buildings in Gaza”
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Andrew Petersen,
Professor of Islamic Archaeology and Architecture
University of Bradford, U.K.
Andrew Petersen is a professor of Islamic Archaeology and Architecture based at the University of Bradford, U.K. His research interests include: the development of Hajj routes from the early Islamic period to the end of the Ottoman era and the development of Islamic cities and the archaeology of the Ottoman empire. He has carried out architectural surveys, excavations and field research throughout the Middle East and is currently working on a project investigating the remains of medieval Baghdad. He has several books, chapters and articles on the architectural heritage of the Middle East. His most recent book Ramla; City of Muslim Palestine (Archaeopress, 2021) traces the development of the city from its foundation in 712 AD up to the end of the Ottoman period.
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Zoom program link is below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2024001980?pwd=1X0NrLosyAmUNTwIL2wdOq7F4S340V.1
Meeting ID: 2024 00 1980
Passcode: 2024
