The period of the Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258) has long been recognized as the formative period of Islamic civilization with its various achievements in the areas of science, literature, and culture.

During the Abbasid Caliphate (AD751 - 1258), black became ... It was disrespectful if your clothing trailed on the ground or if under garments were past the ankle in length. Image caption, A ...