A research platform was initiated on the spirit of ancient Agora, aiming to widen the vision of the Mediterranean studies between the three continents; Africa, Europe, and Asia.The platform was the initiative of the department of architecture and urban design at the German University in Cairo, in collaboration with the University of Palermo. The platform presents an interdisciplinary research and cooperation projects. Research subjects are being addressed annually with focused vision on up-rising questions related to the Mediterranean basin.

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