The Umayyad Caliphate grew into one of the largest empires on Earth, but its rapid expansion created internal cracks it couldn’t control. Many people under Umayyad rule resented the dynasty’s ...
Discover the vast expanse of the Umayyad Caliphate in this captivating journey through history. Learn how this powerful ...
Introduction: A day in the life of Damascus -- Palimpsests in stone and layered texts: the multiple histories of the Umayyad Mosque -- Tangled memories: the temple, church, and first mosque -- The ...
Mahmoud Zibawi The Jordanian desert contains a series of Umayyad palaces, the largest of which is Qasr al-Mshatta, located in ...