Echoes of an Urban Past: Medina, Saudi Arabia - Paperback

by Hisham Mortada (Author)

Echoes of an Urban Past: Between Faith and Form

This book is a tribute to Medina's urban and architectural heritage. Through meticulous drawings, field surveys, and documentation, it revives the memory of a city that once embodied harmony between faith, form, and function.

More than a historical study, this work is a call to rediscover the timeless wisdom of Medina's traditional urbanism, lessons of climate, community, and spirituality that continue to inspire. It invites readers to envision a modern Medina that honors its enduring architectural identity and preserves the urban spirit of the first capital of Islam.