2015 -عبدالعزيز كعكي-

Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Kaki

King Faisal Prize in Islamic Studies 2015 Laureate

Topic: "Cultural Heritage of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah"

The heritage of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, from mountains, lava fields, and valleys, deserves a precise verification, as it had a remarkable role in the prophet’s life

Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Born: 1956, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdulaziz Kaki was awarded the prize for his distinguished research on the cultural heritage of Al-Madinah Al-Munwwarah. This is best demonstrated by his multi-volume Arabic text on architectural and historic landmarks of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, particularly volume 7 which deals with the foundations and characteristics of the ancient architectural fabric of the city. In this research, the author combines cultural dimensions with field work and supports his study with various illustrations including old and modern images, maps and other illustrations, making it a major reference in the field.
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