The Eastern Necropolis in Cairo and its Buffer Zone (Towards a Sustainable Conservation Strategy)

A sustainable conservation strategy for the Eastern Necropolis in Historic Cairo could effectively curb urban informality and preserve the city's skyline. This study, part of the URHC 2010-2012 initiative, demonstrates that targeted interventions—such as buffer zone management and heritage conservation—can mitigate slum formation while promoting urban equity. The research employed a multi-phase approach: a pilot study to assess the site; fieldwork and surveys to create a base map of the necropolis; documentary analysis to evaluate conservation strategies; and a final synthesis of findings. By integrating these methods, the authors propose actionable frameworks for balancing development with heritage preservation in World Heritage Sites.

Barmelgy, M. E., Hawas, S., Ashour, S., & Attiaa, G. (2016). The Eastern Necropolis in Cairo and its Buffer Zone (Towards a Sustainable Conservation Strategy). Procedia Environmental Sciences, 34, 164–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2016.04.016