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Unlike many Arab cities, Muharraq, the old capital of Bahrain, has managed to preserve its traditional architecture. Due to its historical importance, house of Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa built in about 1800 (currently, part of the Shaikh Ebrahim Center) has kept its charm. More.

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Yabani (Japanese in Arabic) is situated on the former demarcation line that separated East and West Beirut. Being socially entertained (Lebanon's most promising industry) and its proximity to shell dominated buildings where refugees still squat emulates the society and its views on space and the urban fabric. More. 

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The once dilapidated el-Hud el-Marsoud Garden was commissioned to Abdelhalim I. Abdelhalim in 1990 to house the Cultural Park for Children. Building on local identity, culture and people, the once successful and prosperous park dilapidated again due governmental restrains and neglect. More.