The Ancient Walls of Damascus and the Siege of Mouaddamiyya: A Historical and Spatial Analysis of Bounded Place and Cultural Identity

Historical and spatial analysis of Damascus' ancient walls reveals their role in shaping cultural identity and contributing to political cleavages during the Syrian crisis. The study highlights how material boundaries, such as city walls, have influenced spatially grounded divisions within Syrian and Damascene identity, with a focus on public responses to the siege of Mouaddamiyya neighborhood. By revisiting the historical spatial organization of Damascus, this research demonstrates the impact of bounded places on cultural identity and political turmoil, offering insights into the complexities of regional conflicts.

Halabi, N. (2017). The Ancient Walls of Damascus and the Siege of Mouaddamiyya: A Historical and Spatial Analysis of Bounded Place and Cultural Identity. Space and Culture, 20(4), 441–453. https://doi.org/10.1177/1206331217723538