Apart from the traditional Kurdish gender regime, which originates from the Kurdish tribal
structure and which to some extent restricts the visibility of women in society, the status of …

Public spaces are central to social interactions and cohesion, overall urban life, and
therewith sustainable urban development. They can play key roles in increasing social …

To control the unruly Kurdish tribal confederates on the western frontier of their kingdom,
successive Safavid shahs of Iran tried strengthening their personal ties with the Kurdish …

Housing is a great family asset, especially in developing countries. Since economic
resources bring social and political power, home ownership can be very influential in …

Conclusion: The structural and physical characteristics of the old bazaar of Sanandaj are
largely derived from the political and military role of the city and the city-fortress structure of …