A look at ancient African architecture that have influenced modern-day structures

Alice Otchere Johnson August 16, 2018

A look at ancient African architecture that have influenced modern-day structures

Shell Garage, Asmara | © Edward Denison

Eritrean architecture 

The city of Asmara in Eritrea has remained largely unchanged since its Italian colonizers left in 1941. Till date, old and still functional structures reminiscent of Italian architecture remain standing strong and give a brief of how life was in the colonial era.

A look at ancient African architecture that have influenced modern-day structures

In recent times, Asmara has been placed on the tentative list to become a UNESCO world heritage site, as it has the most concentrated and intact assemblage of Modernist architecture anywhere in the world.

A look at ancient African architecture that have influenced modern-day structures

 

A look at ancient African architecture that have influenced modern-day structures

 

A look at ancient African architecture that have influenced modern-day structures

Fiat Tagliero Garage, Asmara | © Edward Denison

 

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: August 16, 2018

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