The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies

Release of the Ninth Issue of the "Arab Memory"

CICS Journal 07/12/2025

Author: Research Papers - Publisher: BA

The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, affiliated with the Academic Research Sector of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has published the 9th issue of Arab Memory journal. This publication features a special isuue devoted to the heritage of Islamic civilization in the islands of the western Mediterranean, drawing on selected papers presented at the international conference entitled “Mediterranean Islands in Ancient and Medieval History (Influence and Effect)”, held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina on 18–19 October 2023.

Archery and Equestrian Arts in the Mamluk Era

Book 02/02/2025

Author: Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Aal - Publisher: BA

The BA- Center for Islamic Civilization Studies issued the book entitled “Archery and Equestrian Arts in the Mamluk Era” by Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel-Aal. The book explores Mamluk topics related to horse riding and archery, particularly focusing on equestrian manuals adorned with illustrations of archery equipment.

Historical Overviews of the Relations between Some Countries of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in the Islamic Era

Book 09/09/2024

Author: Dr. Sahar Salem - Publisher: BA

Historical Overviews of the Relations between Some Countries of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in the Islamic Era (Examples: Egypt - Land of the Russians - Crimea) is the first in a series of publications on historical and Islamic civilization research that the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies released in the Academic Research Sector of the Library of Alexandria. Dr. Sahar Salem, Professor of Islamic history and civilization at Alexandria University's Faculty of Arts, is the author.

Release of the Eighth Issue of the "Arab Memory"

CICS Journal 11/08/2024

Author: Research Papers - Publisher: BA

The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies has published the eighth issue of the »Arab Memory« journal at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Academic Research Sector. The journal is a peer-reviewed academic periodical that focuses on the cultural and civilizational heritage of Arab countries.

Issuing “Essays on Islamic Antiquities and Civilization”-Part 3

Book 23/01/2024

Author: Hassan Abdel Wahhab - Publisher: BA

The entirety of the writings of Professor Hassan Abdel Wahhab, the father of Islamic antiquities studies, is included in the third section of the book, "Essays on Islamic Antiquities and Civilization”, issued by the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies.

Releasing the 7th Issue of Arab Memory

CICS Journal 03/09/2023

Author: Research Papers - Publisher: BA

The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the “Memory of the Arabs” project, affiliated with the Academic Research Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has released the seventh issue of The Memory of Arabs magazine, devoted to the topic of “Cairo, the crossroads of cultures and civilizations from its inception to the end of the Mamluk era”. This release coincides with ICESCO's selection of Cairo as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2022. The issue also sheds light on the cultural events organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Al-Tohfa Al-Saneyya be Asmaa Al-Belad Al-Mesreya by Ibn Al-Jīʿān

Book 17/07/2023

Author: Ibn al Jian - Publisher: BA

The Islamic Civilization Studies has published a book entitled Kitab al-Tohfa al-Saneyya be Asmaa al-Belad al-Mesreya by Ibn al-Jīʿān who was Mostawfi Diwan al-Gaysh during the reign of al-Ashraf Qaitbay edited by Dr. Ayman Fouad Sayyed.

Releasing “Articles on Islamic Monuments and Civilization”

Book 30/01/2023

Author: Hassan Abdel Wahab - Publisher: BA

The Center published a two-volume book titled Articles on Islamic Monuments and Civilization, which features the complete works of the pioneer of Islamic archaeology studies, Mr. Hassan Abdel Wahab.

The Biophilic Design of Alhambra

Book 15/08/2022

Author: Ahmed al Rhodesly - Publisher: BA

The Center has published the book The Biophilic Design of Alhambra by the researcher and architect Ahmed al-Rhodesly. The book deals with the Alhambra Palace's architecture in Granada from a new perspective concerned with biophilic design, as the author seeks to prove that the Alhambra architecture epitomizes a successful biophilic design that can positively impact human health and well-being. The book also attempts to link architectural heritage and health sciences by exploring the concept of biophilia and biophilic design, interpreting the dialogue between nature and the cultural and structural features of Alhambra, recognizing the potential impacts of the “Fourteen Biophilic Design Styles” proposed by the Terrapin Bright Green Foundation on human health and well-being, and investigating the presence of these patterns in the architecture of Alhambra in Granada, as well as presenting five examples of similar designs to Alhambra from around the world.

Releasing 6th Issue of Arab Memory

CICS Journal 01/07/2022

Author: Research Papers - Publisher: BA

The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the “Memory of the Arabs” project, affiliated to the Academic Research Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has released the sixth issue of The Memory of Arabs magazine, devoted to the topic of “Cairo, the crossroads of cultures and civilizations from its inception to the end of the Mamluk era”. This release coincides with ICESCO's selection of Cairo as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2022. The issue also sheds light on the cultural events organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

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