TY - JOUR ID - TI - The Designing of The Islamic Arabic City (Najaf and Kufa as models) تخطيط المدينة العربية الإسلامية( النجف والكوفة أنموذجا ) AU - Hassen Isa د. حسن عيسى الحكيم PY - 2008 VL - 1 IS - 1 SP - 11 EP - 33 JO - Kufa Journal of Arts مجلة اداب الكوفة SN - 19948999 2664469X AB - Abstract It has been passed 1350 years when the city of Najaf was first established . During this period , the land use has changes due to the cultural and constructional variables . But Najaf remained maintaining their heritage, historical and religious characteristics , and it has become a national task to preserve the Najafi heritage and what it has of authentic constructional values and remained in the four sides of Najaf of heritage landmarks such as the alleyways , arches , cellars religious schools , ancient mosques and others . We set forth following recommendations in front of the officials. . 1-Organizing the buildings surrounding the Holy Shrine with what suits the sanctity of that shrine. 2-Taking care of the wadi AI-Selam cemetery and considering it as a cemetery for all Moslems 3- Utilizing the area of the Najaf Sea touristicly and organizing the Sea corniche beginning from the Imam Zeinul-Abedeen Sanctuary till AI-Thawra quarter. 4- Keeping the heritage centers and what they have of crypts , graves and Islamic Arabesques. 5- Repairing the reminds of the Najaf fence and Khan AI-Shealan because they relate the historical struggle of the honored city of Najaf . 6-Maintaining the Sow bits standing in the four sides and preventing their fall . 7- Maintaining the specialized markets as they indicate their historical ancientness.

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