Which Syrian mosque is believed to witness Jesus Christ's return? A sacred landmark with deep blend of history, faith and...
Before the advent of Islam, the site hosted several religious structures. During the Iron Age, it was a place of worship for ...
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Abbasid era in Gadara: Economic prosperity, earthquake devastation, urban transformation
Gadara, located some 120 km northwest of Amman (Photo courtesy of ACOR) AMMAN — The Abbasid presence at Gadara (modern Umm Qais) was mentioned in the works of Arab mediaeval geographers and scholars.
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The Abbasid Caliphate
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.
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Raqqa: Syrian capital of the IS 'caliphate'
In 771, the Abbasid Caliph al-Mansour chose Raqqa to ... although the only surviving ancient parts are a minaret and colonnade added in 1165-66 by Nur al-Din Mahmoud Zangi. The desperate fight ...