A new exhibit explores the “Dead Cities” in Syria and their Islamic architectural legacy
The “Dead Cities” are a group of 820 abandoned settlements in northwest Syria. Together, they provide an insight into rural life in late antiquity and during the Byzantine period. Carved out of gray limestone and built without cement, many stood in pristine condition until the early 20th century.
A new exhibit at the Maihaugen Gallery (14N-130) features drawings by Francesca Liuni (M.Sc. ’16) for a book by Architecture’s Nasser Rabbat. Included are maps, academic books, models by Elshareef Kabbashi, and photographs showcasing the widespread influence of the Dead Cities’ architecture on later Islamic structure.
The exhibit runs through December 19. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
-- Maria Iacobo
