Conference Precis

A conference held at Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia, in February 2012, revisited the historiography of North African cities during the colonial era (19th and 20th centuries) through interdisciplinary methods, focusing on urbanism, architecture, and heritage. The event, sponsored by the Institut de Recherche sur le Maghreb Contemporain (IRMC), aimed to challenge traditional narratives by integrating archival research with spatial analysis. Key discussions emphasized the need for a 'spatial turn' in Middle East studies, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to reinterpret colonial urban landscapes. This conference highlighted the significance of Sidi Bou Saïd as both a case study and a platform for re-evaluating historical perspectives on North African urban development.

Bertram, C., & Jelidi, C. (2012). Conference Precis. International Journal of Islamic Architecture, 1(2), 415–420. https://doi.org/10.1386/ijia.1.2.415_7