The Effect of Religious Monuments in the Plan of the ArabianIslamic city Samarra City – Case Study

Religious monuments play a significant regulatory role in the planning of Arabian Islamic cities, influencing urban fabric, spatial connections, and public space distribution. A study focusing on Samarra, one of the most important Arab Islamic cities, used GIS software (ArcView 3.3) to analyze its urban formation. The research found that religious monuments act as landmarks, shaping the city's layout by affecting axial connections, orientation, and permeability around their locations. This regulatory impact extends to both local and global levels, contributing to the city's architectural identity and spatial organization.

Taher, A. N., AL-Ataabi, M. S. A. H., & AL-Abbasi, Z. M. (2026). The Effect of Religious Monuments in the Plan of the ArabianIslamic city Samarra City – Case Study. Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.36041/2617-9555.1185