Virtual Reality and the Islamic Water System in Cairo: Challenges and Methods

Historic Cairo's Islamic water system, shaped by the Nile's westward shift and the relocation of Egypt's capital away from the river, has been reconstructed through a virtual reality model. This innovative approach captures both the tangible infrastructure—such as intake towers—and intangible historical narratives, including the strategic decisions of sultans like al-Naser Mohamed and al-Ghoury. The study leverages chronicles and surviving structures to create a realistic digital representation, offering new insights into the evolution and challenges of Islamic water management in Egypt.

Soliman, M. A. (2017). VIRTUAL REALITY AND THE ISLAMIC WATER SYSTEM IN CAIRO: CHALLENGES AND METHODS. International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 11(3), 78. https://doi.org/10.26687/archnet-ijar.v11i3.1386