The double mutation of architecture: material and immaterial

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Focusing on the evolution of mosque architecture in Gabes, Tunisia, the book examines the significant spatial, morphological, and aesthetic changes influenced by political, cultural, and social upheavals since independence. It highlights how aesthetic improvements, segregation, and appropriation have transformed these spiritual spaces. Additionally, the impact of the revolution and the rise of extreme religious ideologies are explored, revealing their effects on the mosques' architectural integrity and spiritual values.