The Spatial Identity of Historic Cairo, Part one: Typology, Geometry, and Geographic Distribution

Historic Cairo's urban spaces, particularly in the early 19th century, exhibit a distinct spatial identity characterized by a quantitative dominance of linear and irregularly shaped footprints, with central spaces being notably scarce. This pattern reflects underlying sociocultural and economic identities, while the rarity of central spaces underscores their role in power demonstration. The study, based on a quantitative inventory derived from historic maps and indexes, reveals that linearity and irregularity are key geometric features shaping the city's trajectory of evolution.

Saad, S. A. S. (2017). The Spatial Identity of Historic Cairo, Part one: Typology, Geometry, and Geographic Distribution. The Academic Research Community Publication, 1(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.21625/archive.v1i1.131