Architecture in Kuwait: A visual account

By: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub

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The Past: Before 1950

Kuwait was mostly isolated from external influences until the discovery of oil during the 1940's.
 

Areal view of old Kuwait

Houses in old Kuwait

Old city maps

Beduiins tents in the desert

The market

The port

City gates

Protecting the city

Crossing the gate
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Old streets

Old streets
 

The first areal view

The first map in 1950

The old walls
 

Traditional Houses

Traditional Diwans

Traditional Souqs

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