Desert of Pharan
Unofficial Histories Behind the Mass Expansion of Mecca
Ahmed Mater
A photographic essay documenting the transformation of Mecca over the last 5 years, from its unique urban tapestry to its modern, exclusive identity. Explore the eradication of historic sites and communities and the rise of high-end developments, showcasing unprecedented experimentation with architecture and social stratification. Celebrate Mecca's real and imagined states, with intimate access to its social and religious rituals, urban planning, and proposed development through breathtaking photography.
Publish Date
2016-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
2016-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9783037784853
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2018-01-03T15:20:34.000Z
After having visited @AhmedMater's Mecca Journeys exhibition at the @brooklynmuseum I bought his book "Desert of Pharan: Unofficial Histories Behind the Mass Expansion of Mecca" - recommended if you are interested in urban development photography. – source