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The Umayyad Caliphate (Omayyad) was the second of the four major caliphates established after the death of Muhammad. The caliphate was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty, hailing from Mecca. Syria remained the Umayyads' main power base thereafter, and Damascus was their capital. The Umayyads continued the Muslim conquests, incorporating the Transoxiana, Sindh, the Maghreb and the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus) into the Muslim world. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-umayyad-caliphate-omayyad-was-the-second-of-the-four-major-caliphates-established-after-the-death-of-muhammad-the-caliphate-was-ruled-by-the-umayyad-dynasty-hailing-from-mecca-syria-remained-the-umayyads-main-power-base-thereafter-and-damascus-was-their-capital-the-umayyads-continued-the-muslim-conquests-incorporating-the-transoxiana-sindh-the-maghreb-and-the-iberian-peninsula-al-andalus-into-the-muslim-world-image246621781.htmlRMT96GGN–The Umayyad Caliphate (Omayyad) was the second of the four major caliphates established after the death of Muhammad. The caliphate was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty, hailing from Mecca. Syria remained the Umayyads' main power base thereafter, and Damascus was their capital. The Umayyads continued the Muslim conquests, incorporating the Transoxiana, Sindh, the Maghreb and the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus) into the Muslim world.
Map of the Umayyad Caliphate at its height around the turn of the 8th century. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-map-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-at-its-height-around-the-turn-of-the-141087558.htmlRMJ5F2HA–Map of the Umayyad Caliphate at its height around the turn of the 8th century. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915
8C EUROPE. UMAYYAD CALIPHATE. Arab Carolingian Byzantine Empires, 1880 old map Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-8c-europe-umayyad-caliphate-arab-carolingian-byzantine-empires-1880-93391338.htmlRFFBX9GX–8C EUROPE. UMAYYAD CALIPHATE. Arab Carolingian Byzantine Empires, 1880 old map
The Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD. The Muslim Umayyad Caliphate, defeated the Christian Visigoths. From Las Glorias Nacionales, published in Madrid and Barcelona, 1852. The picture shows King Roderic fighting a Muslim soldier. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-guadalete-711-ad-the-muslim-umayyad-caliphate-defeated-the-christian-visigoths-from-las-glorias-nacionales-published-in-madrid-and-barcelona-1852-the-picture-shows-king-roderic-fighting-a-muslim-soldier-image353337559.htmlRM2BERWJF–The Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD. The Muslim Umayyad Caliphate, defeated the Christian Visigoths. From Las Glorias Nacionales, published in Madrid and Barcelona, 1852. The picture shows King Roderic fighting a Muslim soldier.
MAP OF THE UMAYYAD CALIPHATE EMPIRE IN 750 AND THE ISLAMIC EMPIRE IN 1215 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-map-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-empire-in-750-and-the-islamic-empire-53393925.htmlRMD2T8DW–MAP OF THE UMAYYAD CALIPHATE EMPIRE IN 750 AND THE ISLAMIC EMPIRE IN 1215
Arab-Byzantine Coin of the Umayyad Caliphate Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arab-byzantine-coin-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-134817391.htmlRMHR9CXR–Arab-Byzantine Coin of the Umayyad Caliphate
Map of the Muslim expansion and the Byzantine Empire at the end of the Umayyad Caliphate, in 750. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-map-of-the-muslim-expansion-and-the-byzantine-empire-at-the-end-of-81166641.htmlRMEM1CTH–Map of the Muslim expansion and the Byzantine Empire at the end of the Umayyad Caliphate, in 750.
Iberian peninsula. Battle of Calatañazor (July 1002). Legendary confrontation between the Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba, led by Abu Amir al-Mansur, and the Christian coalition of Castile (Count Sancho García), León (Alfonso V) and Navarre (Sancho Garcés III of Pamplona). Abu Amir al-Mansur was defeated. Engraving. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iberian-peninsula-battle-of-calataazor-july-1002-legendary-confrontation-between-the-muslim-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-crdoba-led-by-abu-amir-al-mansur-and-the-christian-coalition-of-castile-count-sancho-garca-len-alfonso-v-and-navarre-sancho-garcs-iii-of-pamplona-abu-amir-al-mansur-was-defeated-engraving-glorias-espaolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image599295542.htmlRM2WR07G6–Iberian peninsula. Battle of Calatañazor (July 1002). Legendary confrontation between the Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba, led by Abu Amir al-Mansur, and the Christian coalition of Castile (Count Sancho García), León (Alfonso V) and Navarre (Sancho Garcés III of Pamplona). Abu Amir al-Mansur was defeated. Engraving. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
Exterior of he desert castle Qasr Hallabat an Umayyad Caliphate architecture style mosque built in the 2nd century AD in the eastern desert Jordan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-exterior-of-he-desert-castle-qasr-hallabat-an-umayyad-caliphate-architecture-73648790.htmlRME7PYNX–Exterior of he desert castle Qasr Hallabat an Umayyad Caliphate architecture style mosque built in the 2nd century AD in the eastern desert Jordan
Encounter that took place in Madinat al-Zahra (Córdoba) between King Ordoño IV of León, called the Bad (926-962) and the Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba Al-Hakam II (915-976). Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography. Historia General de España (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume I. Madrid, 1888. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/encounter-that-took-place-in-madinat-al-zahra-crdoba-between-king-ordoo-iv-of-len-called-the-bad-926-962-and-the-umayyad-caliph-of-crdoba-al-hakam-ii-915-976-illustration-by-j-alaminos-chromolithography-historia-general-de-espaa-general-history-of-spain-by-miguel-morayta-volume-i-madrid-1888-image442115203.htmlRM2GK82CK–Encounter that took place in Madinat al-Zahra (Córdoba) between King Ordoño IV of León, called the Bad (926-962) and the Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba Al-Hakam II (915-976). Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography. Historia General de España (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume I. Madrid, 1888.
Iraq: Modern (20th century) representation of the Battle of Karbala, of key importance to Shia Islam, fought in 680. At the Battle of Karbala the followers of Ali, led by the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn, were defeated by the forces of the Umayyad Caliph Yazid. The event, which is often depicted in popular prints, is used by Shia to recall the martyr’s role that they feel they have played throughout history. Ordinary chronology has been abolished in this print. Several episodes from the battle are enacted at the same time. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iraq-modern-20th-century-representation-of-the-battle-of-karbala-of-key-importance-to-shia-islam-fought-in-680-at-the-battle-of-karbala-the-followers-of-ali-led-by-the-prophet-muhammads-grandson-husayn-were-defeated-by-the-forces-of-the-umayyad-caliph-yazid-the-event-which-is-often-depicted-in-popular-prints-is-used-by-shia-to-recall-the-martyrs-role-that-they-feel-they-have-played-throughout-history-ordinary-chronology-has-been-abolished-in-this-print-several-episodes-from-the-battle-are-enacted-at-the-same-time-image344232870.htmlRM2B014F2–Iraq: Modern (20th century) representation of the Battle of Karbala, of key importance to Shia Islam, fought in 680. At the Battle of Karbala the followers of Ali, led by the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn, were defeated by the forces of the Umayyad Caliph Yazid. The event, which is often depicted in popular prints, is used by Shia to recall the martyr’s role that they feel they have played throughout history. Ordinary chronology has been abolished in this print. Several episodes from the battle are enacted at the same time.
Abu Amir al-Mansur (ca. 939-1002). Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. Ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (978-1002). Equestrian portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abu-amir-al-mansur-ca-939-1002-muslim-arab-andalusi-military-leader-and-statesman-ruler-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-cordoba-978-1002-equestrian-portrait-engraving-by-serra-pausas-glorias-espaolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image598605098.htmlRM2WNTPWE–Abu Amir al-Mansur (ca. 939-1002). Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. Ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (978-1002). Equestrian portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
Map of the Umayyad Caliphate Empire in 750 and the Islamic Empire in 1215 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/map-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-empire-in-750-and-the-islamic-empire-in-1215-image240558644.htmlRMRYAB04–Map of the Umayyad Caliphate Empire in 750 and the Islamic Empire in 1215
Charles Martel leading the Franks against Arab invaders at Tours, France, 732 AD. Hand-colored engraving Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-charles-martel-leading-the-franks-against-arab-invaders-at-tours-france-58890505.htmlRMDBPKC9–Charles Martel leading the Franks against Arab invaders at Tours, France, 732 AD. Hand-colored engraving
The Taifas kingdoms in Spain 1065 AD. a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality; usually an emirate formed in Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia) after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-taifas-kingdoms-in-spain-1065-ad-a-taifa-was-an-independent-muslim-ruled-principality-usually-an-emirate-formed-in-al-andalus-moorish-iberia-after-the-final-collapse-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-crdoba-in-1031-image483536313.htmlRM2K2JYE1–The Taifas kingdoms in Spain 1065 AD. a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality; usually an emirate formed in Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia) after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031.
The Great Portico, or Bab al-Sudda, at the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba Province, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-portico-or-bab-al-sudda-at-the-10th-century-fortified-palace-and-city-of-medina-azahara-also-known-as-madinat-al-zahra-cordoba-province-image434162144.htmlRM2G69P6T–The Great Portico, or Bab al-Sudda, at the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba Province,
The Taifas kingdoms in Spain 1065 AD. a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality; usually an emirate formed in Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia) after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-taifas-kingdoms-in-spain-1065-ad-a-taifa-was-an-independent-muslim-104159754.htmlRMG1CTR6–The Taifas kingdoms in Spain 1065 AD. a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality; usually an emirate formed in Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia) after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031.
Umayyad Silver Dirham Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/umayyad-silver-dirham-image338891897.htmlRM2AK9T21–Umayyad Silver Dirham
Jordan: ruins and details of Umayyad Palace, a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill of Amman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-jordan-ruins-and-details-of-umayyad-palace-a-large-palatial-complex-137905505.htmlRFJ0A3TH–Jordan: ruins and details of Umayyad Palace, a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill of Amman
Moorish princes Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-moorish-princes-47484835.htmlRMCN73AY–Moorish princes
Umayyad Palace Mosque (ruins), Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/umayyad-palace-mosque-ruins-citadel-amman-jordan-middle-east-image449979061.htmlRM2H428TN–Umayyad Palace Mosque (ruins), Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East
Jerusalem. The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine at the centre of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the world's oldest surviving work of Islamic architecture, the earliest archaeologically attested religious structure to be built by a Muslim ruler and its inscriptions contain the earliest epigraphic proclamations of Islam and of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Its initial construction was undertaken by the Umayyad Caliphate on the orders of Abd al-Malik during the Second Fitna in 691-692CE. Credit: digitaleye/ JdeSousa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/jerusalem-the-dome-of-the-rock-is-an-islamic-shrine-at-the-centre-of-the-al-aqsa-mosque-compound-on-the-temple-mount-in-the-old-city-of-jerusalem-it-is-the-worlds-oldest-surviving-work-of-islamic-architecture-the-earliest-archaeologically-attested-religious-structure-to-be-built-by-a-muslim-ruler-and-its-inscriptions-contain-the-earliest-epigraphic-proclamations-of-islam-and-of-the-islamic-prophet-muhammad-its-initial-construction-was-undertaken-by-the-umayyad-caliphate-on-the-orders-of-abd-al-malik-during-the-second-fitna-in-691-692ce-credit-digitaleye-jdesousa-image579326876.htmlRM2TJEH9G–Jerusalem. The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine at the centre of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the world's oldest surviving work of Islamic architecture, the earliest archaeologically attested religious structure to be built by a Muslim ruler and its inscriptions contain the earliest epigraphic proclamations of Islam and of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Its initial construction was undertaken by the Umayyad Caliphate on the orders of Abd al-Malik during the Second Fitna in 691-692CE. Credit: digitaleye/ JdeSousa
Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spain-cavadonga-asturias-1987-sacanned-in-2024-the-battle-of-covadonga-took-place-in-722-between-the-army-of-pelagius-pelayo-the-visigoth-and-the-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-fought-near-covadonga-in-the-picos-de-europa-it-resulted-in-a-victory-for-the-christian-forces-of-pelagius-it-is-traditionally-regarded-as-the-foundational-event-of-the-kingdom-of-asturias-and-thus-the-initial-point-of-the-christian-reconquista-reconquest-of-spain-after-the-umayyad-conquest-of-711-covadonga-asturian-cuadonga-from-cova-domnica-cave-of-our-lady-is-one-of-11-parishes-in-cangas-de-ons-a-mun-image606575730.htmlRM2X6RWEX–Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun
Abu Amir al-Mansur (ca. 939-1002). Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. Ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (978-1002). Equestrian portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Espanolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abu-amir-al-mansur-ca-939-1002-muslim-arab-andalusi-military-leader-and-statesman-ruler-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-cordoba-978-1002-equestrian-portrait-engraving-by-serra-pausas-glorias-espanolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image608949506.htmlRM2XAM18J–Abu Amir al-Mansur (ca. 939-1002). Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. Ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (978-1002). Equestrian portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Espanolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
Carved marble capital. Caliphate of Al-Hakam II (961-976 AD). Cordoba. White marble piece. Frederic Mares Museum, Barcelona, Spain. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/carved-marble-capital-caliphate-of-al-hakam-ii-961-976-ad-cordoba-white-marble-piece-frederic-mares-museum-barcelona-spain-image356729187.htmlRM2BMABM3–Carved marble capital. Caliphate of Al-Hakam II (961-976 AD). Cordoba. White marble piece. Frederic Mares Museum, Barcelona, Spain.
Map of the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/map-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-in-750-ce-image540619348.htmlRM2PBF9DT–Map of the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE.
General view of Medina Azahara. Ideal reconstruction of the 'bright city' fortress, the most extraordinary and prodigious construction of Islam according to the Andalusian geographer al-Zuhri, an ephemeral city that shone with maximum splendor in only a century, reflecting the social and cultural flowering of the Caliphate in al-Andalus as a result of the centralization of Umayyad power in the region. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/general-view-of-medina-azahara-ideal-reconstruction-of-the-bright-city-fortress-the-most-extraordinary-and-prodigious-construction-of-islam-according-to-the-andalusian-geographer-al-zuhri-an-ephemeral-city-that-shone-with-maximum-splendor-in-only-a-century-reflecting-the-social-and-cultural-flowering-of-the-caliphate-in-al-andalus-as-a-result-of-the-centralization-of-umayyad-power-in-the-region-image237725868.htmlRMRPN9NG–General view of Medina Azahara. Ideal reconstruction of the 'bright city' fortress, the most extraordinary and prodigious construction of Islam according to the Andalusian geographer al-Zuhri, an ephemeral city that shone with maximum splendor in only a century, reflecting the social and cultural flowering of the Caliphate in al-Andalus as a result of the centralization of Umayyad power in the region.
Ruins of Qasr Tuba castle built in the 8th century during the Umayyad Caliphate in the Zarqa Governorate of north-western Jordan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ruins-of-qasr-tuba-castle-built-in-the-8th-century-during-the-umayyad-caliphate-in-the-zarqa-governorate-of-north-western-jordan-image359099591.htmlRM2BT6B5B–Ruins of Qasr Tuba castle built in the 8th century during the Umayyad Caliphate in the Zarqa Governorate of north-western Jordan
Dinar. Umayyad Caliphate, A.H. 86/705 A.D.. Tools and Equipment; coins. Gold Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dinar-umayyad-caliphate-ah-86705-ad-tools-and-equipment-coins-gold-image464697302.htmlRM2J00P46–Dinar. Umayyad Caliphate, A.H. 86/705 A.D.. Tools and Equipment; coins. Gold
Egypt: Woven cloth with repeated medallion designs, Umayyad Caliphate, 7th-8th century. The patterns, which form fairly simple geometrical shapes, are similar in design to the mosaic floors found in the Umayyad desert palaces of Jordan and Palestine. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/egypt-woven-cloth-with-repeated-medallion-designs-umayyad-caliphate-7th-8th-century-the-patterns-which-form-fairly-simple-geometrical-shapes-are-similar-in-design-to-the-mosaic-floors-found-in-the-umayyad-desert-palaces-of-jordan-and-palestine-image344232302.htmlRM2B013PP–Egypt: Woven cloth with repeated medallion designs, Umayyad Caliphate, 7th-8th century. The patterns, which form fairly simple geometrical shapes, are similar in design to the mosaic floors found in the Umayyad desert palaces of Jordan and Palestine.
Iberian Peninsula. Al-Andalus. Sulayman al-Musta'in or Sulayman ibn al-Hakam (d. 1016). Fifth Umayyad caliph of the Caliphate of Córdoba (1009-1010) and (1013-1016). His rule coincided with a period of civil war between the Umayyad and Hammudid dynasties, which were also at war with each other. Riots in the city of Cordoba during Sulayman's reign. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iberian-peninsula-al-andalus-sulayman-al-mustain-or-sulayman-ibn-al-hakam-d-1016-fifth-umayyad-caliph-of-the-caliphate-of-crdoba-1009-1010-and-1013-1016-his-rule-coincided-with-a-period-of-civil-war-between-the-umayyad-and-hammudid-dynasties-which-were-also-at-war-with-each-other-riots-in-the-city-of-cordoba-during-sulaymans-reign-engraving-by-serra-pausas-glorias-espaolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image598777742.htmlRM2WP4K3A–Iberian Peninsula. Al-Andalus. Sulayman al-Musta'in or Sulayman ibn al-Hakam (d. 1016). Fifth Umayyad caliph of the Caliphate of Córdoba (1009-1010) and (1013-1016). His rule coincided with a period of civil war between the Umayyad and Hammudid dynasties, which were also at war with each other. Riots in the city of Cordoba during Sulayman's reign. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
The age of the Caliphs, history map of the Islamic Caliphate from 622 to 750. The expansion under the Prophet Mohammad, with additions. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-age-of-the-caliphs-history-map-of-the-islamic-caliphate-from-622-to-750-the-expansion-under-the-prophet-mohammad-with-additions-image569673004.htmlRF2T2PRMC–The age of the Caliphs, history map of the Islamic Caliphate from 622 to 750. The expansion under the Prophet Mohammad, with additions.
History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda. Engraving by Ricord, 19th century. Detail. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/history-of-spain-battle-of-covadonga-722-it-was-the-first-victory-won-by-christian-military-forces-in-iberia-after-the-islamic-conquest-of-hispania-illustration-by-fernando-miranda-engraving-by-ricord-19th-century-detail-cronica-general-de-espaa-historia-ilustrada-y-descriptiva-de-sus-provincias-asturias-and-leon-1867-image344407199.htmlRM2B092W3–History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda. Engraving by Ricord, 19th century. Detail. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.
Ruins of the historic city of Umayyad Anjar (Anjar) from the time of the Umayyad Caliphate in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ruins-of-the-historic-city-of-umayyad-anjar-anjar-from-the-time-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-in-the-bekaa-valley-in-lebanon-image462024087.htmlRF2HRK0C7–Ruins of the historic city of Umayyad Anjar (Anjar) from the time of the Umayyad Caliphate in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon.
Iberian peninsula. Battle of Calatañazor (July 1002). Legendary confrontation between the Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba, led by Abu Amir al-Mansur, and the Christian coalition of Castile (Count Sancho García), León (Alfonso V) and Navarre (Sancho Garcés III of Pamplona). Abu Amir al-Mansur was defeated. Engraving. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iberian-peninsula-battle-of-calataazor-july-1002-legendary-confrontation-between-the-muslim-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-crdoba-led-by-abu-amir-al-mansur-and-the-christian-coalition-of-castile-count-sancho-garca-len-alfonso-v-and-navarre-sancho-garcs-iii-of-pamplona-abu-amir-al-mansur-was-defeated-engraving-glorias-espaolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image598777712.htmlRM2WP4K28–Iberian peninsula. Battle of Calatañazor (July 1002). Legendary confrontation between the Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba, led by Abu Amir al-Mansur, and the Christian coalition of Castile (Count Sancho García), León (Alfonso V) and Navarre (Sancho Garcés III of Pamplona). Abu Amir al-Mansur was defeated. Engraving. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
The Great Portico, or Bab al-Sudda, at the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba Province, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-portico-or-bab-al-sudda-at-the-10th-century-fortified-palace-and-city-of-medina-azahara-also-known-as-madinat-al-zahra-cordoba-province-image434162155.htmlRM2G69P77–The Great Portico, or Bab al-Sudda, at the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba Province,
Battle of Guadalete (July 19-26, 711). The Visigoth king Roderick was defeated by the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate led by Tariq ibn Ziyad. Engraving. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-guadalete-july-19-26-711-the-visigoth-king-roderick-was-defeated-by-the-muslim-umayyad-caliphate-led-by-tariq-ibn-ziyad-engraving-historia-general-de-espaa-by-father-mariana-madrid-1852-image425078593.htmlRM2FKG029–Battle of Guadalete (July 19-26, 711). The Visigoth king Roderick was defeated by the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate led by Tariq ibn Ziyad. Engraving. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852.
In 722 AD; Iberian Christians won a namesake battle over the Muslims in Covadonga. This was the first Christian victory in the Iberian Peninsula over the Arabs and Berbers invading from north Africa under the Umayyad banner; and is often considered to be the start of the 770-year effort to expel Muslim rulers governing the Iberia during the Reconquista. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-in-722-ad-iberian-christians-won-a-namesake-battle-over-the-muslims-104159748.htmlRMG1CTR0–In 722 AD; Iberian Christians won a namesake battle over the Muslims in Covadonga. This was the first Christian victory in the Iberian Peninsula over the Arabs and Berbers invading from north Africa under the Umayyad banner; and is often considered to be the start of the 770-year effort to expel Muslim rulers governing the Iberia during the Reconquista.
Abd al-Rahman III (Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad) (891-961). Last Ummayad Emir of Córdoba (912-929) and first Umayyad caliph of Córdoba (929-961). Portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abd-al-rahman-iii-abd-al-rahman-ibn-muhammad-891-961-last-ummayad-emir-of-crdoba-912-929-and-first-umayyad-caliph-of-crdoba-929-961-portrait-engraving-by-serra-pausas-glorias-espaolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image598605114.htmlRM2WNTPX2–Abd al-Rahman III (Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad) (891-961). Last Ummayad Emir of Córdoba (912-929) and first Umayyad caliph of Córdoba (929-961). Portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
Umayyad Silver Dirham Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/umayyad-silver-dirham-image338891901.htmlRM2AK9T25–Umayyad Silver Dirham
Roderic. Last Visigoth king of Iberia (710-711). Death of Roderic by Tariq ibn Ziyad at the Battle of Guadalete. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-roderic-last-visigoth-king-of-iberia-710-711-death-of-roderic-by-tariq-38864377.htmlRMC76BWD–Roderic. Last Visigoth king of Iberia (710-711). Death of Roderic by Tariq ibn Ziyad at the Battle of Guadalete.
Umayyad Coin Palestine Mint Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-umayyad-coin-palestine-mint-129904940.htmlRMHF9K24–Umayyad Coin Palestine Mint
History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/history-of-spain-battle-of-covadonga-722-it-was-the-first-victory-won-by-christian-military-forces-in-iberia-after-the-islamic-conquest-of-hispania-engraving-museo-militar-1883-image332985081.htmlRM2A9MNT9–History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883.
Jordan: ruins and details of Umayyad Palace, a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill of Amman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-jordan-ruins-and-details-of-umayyad-palace-a-large-palatial-complex-137905404.htmlRFJ0A3N0–Jordan: ruins and details of Umayyad Palace, a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill of Amman
Umayyad Palace Mosque (ruins), Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/umayyad-palace-mosque-ruins-citadel-amman-jordan-middle-east-image449978950.htmlRM2H428MP–Umayyad Palace Mosque (ruins), Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East
Medina Azahara. Royal Hall or Abd-ar-Rahman III hall. Part of the old Palatine city of the Umayyad caliphate. Built between 936-960. Province of Cordoba. Andalusia. Spain. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/medina-azahara-royal-hall-or-abd-ar-rahman-iii-hall-part-of-the-old-palatine-city-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-built-between-936-960-province-of-cordoba-andalusia-spain-image209573095.htmlRMP4XTHB–Medina Azahara. Royal Hall or Abd-ar-Rahman III hall. Part of the old Palatine city of the Umayyad caliphate. Built between 936-960. Province of Cordoba. Andalusia. Spain.
Ruins of Qasr Tuba castle built in the 8th century during the Umayyad Caliphate in the Zarqa Governorate of north-western Jordan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ruins-of-qasr-tuba-castle-built-in-the-8th-century-during-the-umayyad-caliphate-in-the-zarqa-governorate-of-north-western-jordan-image359099594.htmlRM2BT6B5E–Ruins of Qasr Tuba castle built in the 8th century during the Umayyad Caliphate in the Zarqa Governorate of north-western Jordan
Jordan: the Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period on the Citadel of Amman, built during the first half of 8th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-jordan-the-umayyad-palace-large-palatial-complex-from-the-umayyad-74112738.htmlRME8G3FE–Jordan: the Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period on the Citadel of Amman, built during the first half of 8th century
Iraq/Iran: Silk hanging with decorative bird motifs, Umayyad Caliphate, c. 650-750. A samitum-woven textile, featuring paired birds standing on winged palmettes in medallions, possibly pheasants or peacocks and eagles. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iraqiran-silk-hanging-with-decorative-bird-motifs-umayyad-caliphate-c-650-750-a-samitum-woven-textile-featuring-paired-birds-standing-on-winged-palmettes-in-medallions-possibly-pheasants-or-peacocks-and-eagles-image344232301.htmlRM2B013PN–Iraq/Iran: Silk hanging with decorative bird motifs, Umayyad Caliphate, c. 650-750. A samitum-woven textile, featuring paired birds standing on winged palmettes in medallions, possibly pheasants or peacocks and eagles.
The Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill (Jabal al-Qal'a) of Amman, built during the 8th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-umayyad-palace-large-palatial-complex-from-the-umayyad-period-137905376.htmlRFJ0A3M0–The Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill (Jabal al-Qal'a) of Amman, built during the 8th century
Spain: Berber general Tariq ibn Ziyad (15 November 689 – 11 April 720), Muslim conqueror of southern Spain. Miniature painting, c. 8th century. Tariq ibn Ziyad (689-720) was a great Muslim Umayyad general who led the conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711 under the orders of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I. Tariq ibn Ziyad is considered to be one of the most important military commanders in Iberian history. He was initially the deputy of Musa ibn Nusair in North Africa, and was sent by his superior from the coast of Morocco to launch the first thrust of a conquest of the Visigothic Kingdom. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spain-berber-general-tariq-ibn-ziyad-15-november-689-11-april-720-muslim-conqueror-of-southern-spain-miniature-painting-c-8th-century-tariq-ibn-ziyad-689-720-was-a-great-muslim-umayyad-general-who-led-the-conquest-of-visigothic-hispania-in-711-under-the-orders-of-the-umayyad-caliph-al-walid-i-tariq-ibn-ziyad-is-considered-to-be-one-of-the-most-important-military-commanders-in-iberian-history-he-was-initially-the-deputy-of-musa-ibn-nusair-in-north-africa-and-was-sent-by-his-superior-from-the-coast-of-morocco-to-launch-the-first-thrust-of-a-conquest-of-the-visigothic-kingdom-image344231926.htmlRM2B0139A–Spain: Berber general Tariq ibn Ziyad (15 November 689 – 11 April 720), Muslim conqueror of southern Spain. Miniature painting, c. 8th century. Tariq ibn Ziyad (689-720) was a great Muslim Umayyad general who led the conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711 under the orders of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I. Tariq ibn Ziyad is considered to be one of the most important military commanders in Iberian history. He was initially the deputy of Musa ibn Nusair in North Africa, and was sent by his superior from the coast of Morocco to launch the first thrust of a conquest of the Visigothic Kingdom.
Ummayad pre-Reform Arab-Byzantine Coin Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ummayad-pre-reform-arab-byzantine-coin-image341875167.htmlRM2AT5N7B–Ummayad pre-Reform Arab-Byzantine Coin
Spain/Al-Andalus: A door-knocker from Islamic Seville, c. 10th century. After the conquest of Hispalis by the Moors in 712, Seville was taken by the Muslims. It was capital for the Kings of the Umayyad Caliphate, the Almoravid dynasty, and the Almohad dynasty (from Arabic al-Muwahhidun, i.e., 'the monotheists' or 'the Unitarians'), from the 8th to 13th centuries. In 1248 forces of King Fernando III of Castile won victory in Seville's chapter of the peninsula's Catholic Reconquista (reconquest). The Moorish urban influences continued and are very present in contemporary Seville. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spainal-andalus-a-door-knocker-from-islamic-seville-c-10th-century-after-the-conquest-of-hispalis-by-the-moors-in-712-seville-was-taken-by-the-muslims-it-was-capital-for-the-kings-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-the-almoravid-dynasty-and-the-almohad-dynasty-from-arabic-al-muwahhidun-ie-the-monotheists-or-the-unitarians-from-the-8th-to-13th-centuries-in-1248-forces-of-king-fernando-iii-of-castile-won-victory-in-sevilles-chapter-of-the-peninsulas-catholic-reconquista-reconquest-the-moorish-urban-influences-continued-and-are-very-present-in-contemporary-seville-image344242133.htmlRM2B01G9W–Spain/Al-Andalus: A door-knocker from Islamic Seville, c. 10th century. After the conquest of Hispalis by the Moors in 712, Seville was taken by the Muslims. It was capital for the Kings of the Umayyad Caliphate, the Almoravid dynasty, and the Almohad dynasty (from Arabic al-Muwahhidun, i.e., 'the monotheists' or 'the Unitarians'), from the 8th to 13th centuries. In 1248 forces of King Fernando III of Castile won victory in Seville's chapter of the peninsula's Catholic Reconquista (reconquest). The Moorish urban influences continued and are very present in contemporary Seville.
Arab-Byzantine Coin Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arab-byzantine-coin-148181066.htmlRMJH26CX–Arab-Byzantine Coin
Iran/Uzbekistan: Two bulls on a woven silk textile, 8th or 9th century. The motif on this fragment of textile, which may be from Iran or Uzbekistan, featuring two bulls in a beaded medallion, is clearly indebted to Sasanian and Sogdian design traditions of the early Silk Road. The bulls stand on a winged palmette, now almost worn away, with a stylized plant between them. The group to which this woven textile belongs has been ascribed on the basis of an inscription on a similar textile to the Central Asian city of Bukhara in present day Uzbekistan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iranuzbekistan-two-bulls-on-a-woven-silk-textile-8th-or-9th-century-the-motif-on-this-fragment-of-textile-which-may-be-from-iran-or-uzbekistan-featuring-two-bulls-in-a-beaded-medallion-is-clearly-indebted-to-sasanian-and-sogdian-design-traditions-of-the-early-silk-road-the-bulls-stand-on-a-winged-palmette-now-almost-worn-away-with-a-stylized-plant-between-them-the-group-to-which-this-woven-textile-belongs-has-been-ascribed-on-the-basis-of-an-inscription-on-a-similar-textile-to-the-central-asian-city-of-bukhara-in-present-day-uzbekistan-image344232865.htmlRM2B014EW–Iran/Uzbekistan: Two bulls on a woven silk textile, 8th or 9th century. The motif on this fragment of textile, which may be from Iran or Uzbekistan, featuring two bulls in a beaded medallion, is clearly indebted to Sasanian and Sogdian design traditions of the early Silk Road. The bulls stand on a winged palmette, now almost worn away, with a stylized plant between them. The group to which this woven textile belongs has been ascribed on the basis of an inscription on a similar textile to the Central Asian city of Bukhara in present day Uzbekistan.
Detail of an arch of the Upper Basilical Hall in the administrative area of the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/detail-of-an-arch-of-the-upper-basilical-hall-in-the-administrative-area-of-the-10th-century-fortified-palace-and-city-of-medina-azahara-also-known-a-image434162158.htmlRM2G69P7A–Detail of an arch of the Upper Basilical Hall in the administrative area of the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known a
Leo III (685-741), also known as Leo the Isaurian and Leo the Syrian and whose original name was Konon, was born in the Syrian province of Commagene. He served under Emperor Justinian II when the emperor was attempting to reclaim his throne. After Justinian's victory, Leo was sent to fight against the Umayyad Caliphate, and was appointed as overall commander by Emperor Anastasius II. Leo became ambitious, and conspired with his fellow commanders, to overthrow the new emperor, Theodosius III. He entered Constantinople in 717 and forced Theodosius to abdicate, and was crowned Leo III. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/leo-iii-685-741-also-known-as-leo-the-isaurian-and-leo-the-syrian-and-whose-original-name-was-konon-was-born-in-the-syrian-province-of-commagene-he-served-under-emperor-justinian-ii-when-the-emperor-was-attempting-to-reclaim-his-throne-after-justinians-victory-leo-was-sent-to-fight-against-the-umayyad-caliphate-and-was-appointed-as-overall-commander-by-emperor-anastasius-ii-leo-became-ambitious-and-conspired-with-his-fellow-commanders-to-overthrow-the-new-emperor-theodosius-iii-he-entered-constantinople-in-717-and-forced-theodosius-to-abdicate-and-was-crowned-leo-iii-image344280778.htmlRM2B039J2–Leo III (685-741), also known as Leo the Isaurian and Leo the Syrian and whose original name was Konon, was born in the Syrian province of Commagene. He served under Emperor Justinian II when the emperor was attempting to reclaim his throne. After Justinian's victory, Leo was sent to fight against the Umayyad Caliphate, and was appointed as overall commander by Emperor Anastasius II. Leo became ambitious, and conspired with his fellow commanders, to overthrow the new emperor, Theodosius III. He entered Constantinople in 717 and forced Theodosius to abdicate, and was crowned Leo III.
Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spain-cavadonga-asturias-1987-sacanned-in-2024-the-battle-of-covadonga-took-place-in-722-between-the-army-of-pelagius-pelayo-the-visigoth-and-the-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-fought-near-covadonga-in-the-picos-de-europa-it-resulted-in-a-victory-for-the-christian-forces-of-pelagius-it-is-traditionally-regarded-as-the-foundational-event-of-the-kingdom-of-asturias-and-thus-the-initial-point-of-the-christian-reconquista-reconquest-of-spain-after-the-umayyad-conquest-of-711-covadonga-asturian-cuadonga-from-cova-domnica-cave-of-our-lady-is-one-of-11-parishes-in-cangas-de-ons-a-mun-image606575722.htmlRM2X6RWEJ–Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun
Iberian peninsula. Battle of Calatanazor (July 1002). Legendary confrontation between the Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba, led by Abu Amir al-Mansur, and the Christian coalition of Castile (Count Sancho Garcia), Leon (Alfonso V) and Navarre (Sancho Garces III of Pamplona). Abu Amir al-Mansur was defeated. Engraving. 'Glorias Espanolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iberian-peninsula-battle-of-calatanazor-july-1002-legendary-confrontation-between-the-muslim-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-cordoba-led-by-abu-amir-al-mansur-and-the-christian-coalition-of-castile-count-sancho-garcia-leon-alfonso-v-and-navarre-sancho-garces-iii-of-pamplona-abu-amir-al-mansur-was-defeated-engraving-glorias-espanolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-image608949513.htmlRM2XAM18W–Iberian peninsula. Battle of Calatanazor (July 1002). Legendary confrontation between the Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba, led by Abu Amir al-Mansur, and the Christian coalition of Castile (Count Sancho Garcia), Leon (Alfonso V) and Navarre (Sancho Garces III of Pamplona). Abu Amir al-Mansur was defeated. Engraving. 'Glorias Espanolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
Cordoba was a Roman settlement, taken over by the Visigoths, followed by the Umayyad Caliphate in the eighth century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cordoba-was-a-roman-settlement-taken-over-by-the-visigoths-followed-by-the-umayyad-caliphate-in-the-eighth-century-image369181499.htmlRF2CCHJNF–Cordoba was a Roman settlement, taken over by the Visigoths, followed by the Umayyad Caliphate in the eighth century.
geography / travel, Jordan, Al Hamman, ruin of the palace of the Umayyad Caliphate, built: circa 660 / 750, detail, apse, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-geography-travel-jordan-al-hamman-ruin-of-the-palace-of-the-umayyad-111683441.htmlRMGDKHA9–geography / travel, Jordan, Al Hamman, ruin of the palace of the Umayyad Caliphate, built: circa 660 / 750, detail, apse,
History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/history-of-spain-battle-of-covadonga-722-it-was-the-first-victory-won-by-christian-military-forces-in-iberia-after-the-islamic-conquest-of-hispania-engraving-museo-militar-1883-later-colouration-image344181568.htmlRM2AYXR2T–History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration.
Carved marble capital. Caliphate of Al-Hakam II (961-976 AD). Cordoba. White marble piece. Frederic Mares Museum, Barcelona, Spain. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/carved-marble-capital-caliphate-of-al-hakam-ii-961-976-ad-cordoba-white-marble-piece-frederic-mares-museum-barcelona-spain-image356729182.htmlRM2BMABKX–Carved marble capital. Caliphate of Al-Hakam II (961-976 AD). Cordoba. White marble piece. Frederic Mares Museum, Barcelona, Spain.
Gateway to the Umayyad Palace, Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gateway-to-the-umayyad-palace-citadel-amman-jordan-middle-east-image449979224.htmlRM2H4292G–Gateway to the Umayyad Palace, Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East
Battle of Guadalete (July 19-26, 711). The Visigoth king Roderick was defeated by the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate led by Tariq ibn Ziyad. Engraving. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-guadalete-july-19-26-711-the-visigoth-king-roderick-was-defeated-by-the-muslim-umayyad-caliphate-led-by-tariq-ibn-ziyad-engraving-historia-general-de-espaa-by-father-mariana-madrid-1852-image436044518.htmlRM2G9BF6E–Battle of Guadalete (July 19-26, 711). The Visigoth king Roderick was defeated by the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate led by Tariq ibn Ziyad. Engraving. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852.
Umayyad Caliphate architecture detail of Qasr Tuba a desert castle in northern Jordan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-umayyad-caliphate-architecture-detail-of-qasr-tuba-a-desert-castle-73648792.htmlRME7PYP0–Umayyad Caliphate architecture detail of Qasr Tuba a desert castle in northern Jordan
Interior of Umayyad Mosque in the Old City, Damascus, Syria Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/interior-of-umayyad-mosque-in-the-old-city-damascus-syria-image499947314.htmlRF2M1AFW6–Interior of Umayyad Mosque in the Old City, Damascus, Syria
acre 14th C map cartography Byzantine army Heraclius Muslim army Khalid ibn al-Walid Battle of Yarmouk, Christian city Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-acre-14th-c-map-cartography-byzantine-army-heraclius-muslim-army-khalid-32097685.htmlRFBT64WW–acre 14th C map cartography Byzantine army Heraclius Muslim army Khalid ibn al-Walid Battle of Yarmouk, Christian city
The Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill (Jabal al-Qal'a) of Amman, built during the 8th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-umayyad-palace-large-palatial-complex-from-the-umayyad-period-137905374.htmlRFJ0A3KX–The Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill (Jabal al-Qal'a) of Amman, built during the 8th century
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN - JULY 2, 2022: The bronze statue of Abu Muslim Abdurrahman ibn Muslim al-Khurasani the head of the pro-Abbasid movement in Khora Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dushanbe-tajikistan-july-2-2022-the-bronze-statue-of-abu-muslim-abdurrahman-ibn-muslim-al-khurasani-the-head-of-the-pro-abbasid-movement-in-khora-image504309695.htmlRF2M8D84F–DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN - JULY 2, 2022: The bronze statue of Abu Muslim Abdurrahman ibn Muslim al-Khurasani the head of the pro-Abbasid movement in Khora
The ruins of the Umayyad Palace, a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period, located on the Citadel Hill of Amman, Jordan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-ruins-of-the-umayyad-palace-a-large-palatial-complex-from-the-umayyad-period-located-on-the-citadel-hill-of-amman-jordan-image559694541.htmlRF2REG82N–The ruins of the Umayyad Palace, a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period, located on the Citadel Hill of Amman, Jordan.
Hispano-Islamic fountan jet in the form of a Doe, engraved and guilded bronze, 10th century AD, from Cordoba. In the National Archaeological Musem, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hispano-islamic-fountan-jet-in-the-form-of-a-doe-engraved-and-guilded-bronze-10th-century-ad-from-cordoba-in-the-national-archaeological-musem-image466917809.htmlRM2J3HXC1–Hispano-Islamic fountan jet in the form of a Doe, engraved and guilded bronze, 10th century AD, from Cordoba. In the National Archaeological Musem,
Arab-Byzantine Coin Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-arab-byzantine-coin-148181089.htmlRMJH26DN–Arab-Byzantine Coin
The beautiful Generalife courtyard, Alhambra Palace, Granda, Spain Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-generalife-courtyard-alhambra-palace-granda-spain-image553074095.htmlRF2R3PKJ7–The beautiful Generalife courtyard, Alhambra Palace, Granda, Spain
Overall view of the Upper Level in the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba Province, Spa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/overall-view-of-the-upper-level-in-the-10th-century-fortified-palace-and-city-of-medina-azahara-also-known-as-madinat-al-zahra-cordoba-province-spa-image434162201.htmlRM2G69P8W–Overall view of the Upper Level in the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba Province, Spa
Tiberios III (-706), originally named Apsimaros, was a Germanic naval officer in the Byzantine fleet. He participated in the failed campaign to regain Carthage from the Umayyad Caliphate, and joined the fleet in rebellion against Emperor Leontios rather than admitting defeat. Apsimaros changed his name to Tiberios, and sailed to Constantinople to besiege it. Constantinople soon fell to Tiberios' forces, and he claimed the throne for himself in 698, cutting off Leontios' nose and exiling him to a monastery. As emperor, he made the tactical decision to ignore Africa, ensuring Carthage was defin Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tiberios-iii-706-originally-named-apsimaros-was-a-germanic-naval-officer-in-the-byzantine-fleet-he-participated-in-the-failed-campaign-to-regain-carthage-from-the-umayyad-caliphate-and-joined-the-fleet-in-rebellion-against-emperor-leontios-rather-than-admitting-defeat-apsimaros-changed-his-name-to-tiberios-and-sailed-to-constantinople-to-besiege-it-constantinople-soon-fell-to-tiberios-forces-and-he-claimed-the-throne-for-himself-in-698-cutting-off-leontios-nose-and-exiling-him-to-a-monastery-as-emperor-he-made-the-tactical-decision-to-ignore-africa-ensuring-carthage-was-defin-image344281138.htmlRM2B03A2X–Tiberios III (-706), originally named Apsimaros, was a Germanic naval officer in the Byzantine fleet. He participated in the failed campaign to regain Carthage from the Umayyad Caliphate, and joined the fleet in rebellion against Emperor Leontios rather than admitting defeat. Apsimaros changed his name to Tiberios, and sailed to Constantinople to besiege it. Constantinople soon fell to Tiberios' forces, and he claimed the throne for himself in 698, cutting off Leontios' nose and exiling him to a monastery. As emperor, he made the tactical decision to ignore Africa, ensuring Carthage was defin
Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spain-cavadonga-asturias-1987-sacanned-in-2024-the-battle-of-covadonga-took-place-in-722-between-the-army-of-pelagius-pelayo-the-visigoth-and-the-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-fought-near-covadonga-in-the-picos-de-europa-it-resulted-in-a-victory-for-the-christian-forces-of-pelagius-it-is-traditionally-regarded-as-the-foundational-event-of-the-kingdom-of-asturias-and-thus-the-initial-point-of-the-christian-reconquista-reconquest-of-spain-after-the-umayyad-conquest-of-711-covadonga-asturian-cuadonga-from-cova-domnica-cave-of-our-lady-is-one-of-11-parishes-in-cangas-de-ons-a-mun-image606575736.htmlRM2X6RWF4–Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun
Turkey / Byzantium: Leo III (685-741) and Constantine V (718-775), Byzantine emperors, from the book Icones imperatorvm romanorvm (Icons of Roman Emperors), Antwerp, c. 1645. Leo III served under Emperor Justinian II when the emperor was attempting to reclaim his throne. After Justinian's victory, Leo was sent to fight against the Umayyad Caliphate, and was appointed as overall commander by Emperor Anastasius II. Leo became ambitious, and he conspired to overthrow the new Emperor Theodosius III. Entering Constantinople in 717 he forced Theodosius to abdicate. He was succeeded by his son and he Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/turkey-byzantium-leo-iii-685-741-and-constantine-v-718-775-byzantine-emperors-from-the-book-icones-imperatorvm-romanorvm-icons-of-roman-emperors-antwerp-c-1645-leo-iii-served-under-emperor-justinian-ii-when-the-emperor-was-attempting-to-reclaim-his-throne-after-justinians-victory-leo-was-sent-to-fight-against-the-umayyad-caliphate-and-was-appointed-as-overall-commander-by-emperor-anastasius-ii-leo-became-ambitious-and-he-conspired-to-overthrow-the-new-emperor-theodosius-iii-entering-constantinople-in-717-he-forced-theodosius-to-abdicate-he-was-succeeded-by-his-son-and-he-image368972879.htmlRM2CC84JR–Turkey / Byzantium: Leo III (685-741) and Constantine V (718-775), Byzantine emperors, from the book Icones imperatorvm romanorvm (Icons of Roman Emperors), Antwerp, c. 1645. Leo III served under Emperor Justinian II when the emperor was attempting to reclaim his throne. After Justinian's victory, Leo was sent to fight against the Umayyad Caliphate, and was appointed as overall commander by Emperor Anastasius II. Leo became ambitious, and he conspired to overthrow the new Emperor Theodosius III. Entering Constantinople in 717 he forced Theodosius to abdicate. He was succeeded by his son and he
Spain, Andalucia, Costa del Sol, Almunecar, Abd al-Rahman memorial Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-spain-andalucia-costa-del-sol-almunecar-abd-al-rahman-memorial-166500461.htmlRMKJTN11–Spain, Andalucia, Costa del Sol, Almunecar, Abd al-Rahman memorial
Syria: Carpet weaving in the Souq-al-Hamadiyeh, Damascus. Damascus was first settled in the 2nd millennium BCE, it was chosen as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750. After the victory of the Abbasid dynasty, the seat of Islamic power was moved to Baghdad. Damascus saw a political decline throughout the Abbasid era, only to regain significant importance in the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. During Ottoman rule, the city decayed completely while maintaining a certain cultural prestige. Today, it is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/syria-carpet-weaving-in-the-souq-al-hamadiyeh-damascus-damascus-was-first-settled-in-the-2nd-millennium-bce-it-was-chosen-as-the-capital-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-from-661-to-750-after-the-victory-of-the-abbasid-dynasty-the-seat-of-islamic-power-was-moved-to-baghdad-damascus-saw-a-political-decline-throughout-the-abbasid-era-only-to-regain-significant-importance-in-the-ayyubid-and-mamluk-periods-during-ottoman-rule-the-city-decayed-completely-while-maintaining-a-certain-cultural-prestige-today-it-is-the-seat-of-the-central-government-and-all-of-the-government-ministries-image344248773.htmlRM2B01TR1–Syria: Carpet weaving in the Souq-al-Hamadiyeh, Damascus. Damascus was first settled in the 2nd millennium BCE, it was chosen as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750. After the victory of the Abbasid dynasty, the seat of Islamic power was moved to Baghdad. Damascus saw a political decline throughout the Abbasid era, only to regain significant importance in the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. During Ottoman rule, the city decayed completely while maintaining a certain cultural prestige. Today, it is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries.
History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda. Engraving by Ricord, 19th century. Detail. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/history-of-spain-battle-of-covadonga-722-it-was-the-first-victory-won-by-christian-military-forces-in-iberia-after-the-islamic-conquest-of-hispania-illustration-by-fernando-miranda-engraving-by-ricord-19th-century-detail-cronica-general-de-espaa-historia-ilustrada-y-descriptiva-de-sus-provincias-asturias-and-leon-1867-image344407213.htmlRM2B092WH–History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda. Engraving by Ricord, 19th century. Detail. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.
Umayyad Mosque minbar dated early 8th century CE Damascus, Syria Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/umayyad-mosque-minbar-dated-early-8th-century-ce-damascus-syria-image1721029.htmlRMAX42C6–Umayyad Mosque minbar dated early 8th century CE Damascus, Syria
Spain, Andalusia, Cordoba province. Umayyad Period. Medina Azahara (936-960). City palace built by Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III. Remains of the houses in the upper area. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spain-andalusia-cordoba-province-umayyad-period-medina-azahara-936-960-city-palace-built-by-caliph-abd-al-rahman-iii-remains-of-the-houses-in-the-upper-area-image382350786.htmlRM2D61G96–Spain, Andalusia, Cordoba province. Umayyad Period. Medina Azahara (936-960). City palace built by Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III. Remains of the houses in the upper area.
Abu Amir al-Mansur (ca. 939-1002). Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. Ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (978-1002). Equestrian portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Author: Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abu-amir-al-mansur-ca-939-1002-muslim-arab-andalusi-military-leader-and-statesman-ruler-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-of-cordoba-978-1002-equestrian-portrait-engraving-by-serra-pausas-glorias-espaolas-glories-of-spain-volume-ii-published-in-barcelona-1890-author-joan-serra-pausas-active-1861-1902-image599101923.htmlRM2WPKCH7–Abu Amir al-Mansur (ca. 939-1002). Muslim Arab Andalusi military leader and statesman. Ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (978-1002). Equestrian portrait. Engraving by Serra Pausas. 'Glorias Españolas' (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Author: Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902).
Ruins the desert castle Qasr Hallabat an Umayyad Caliphate architecture style mosque built in the 2nd century AD in the eastern desert Jordan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ruins-the-desert-castle-qasr-hallabat-an-umayyad-caliphate-architecture-124186473.htmlRMH61535–Ruins the desert castle Qasr Hallabat an Umayyad Caliphate architecture style mosque built in the 2nd century AD in the eastern desert Jordan
Gateway to the Umayyad Palace, Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gateway-to-the-umayyad-palace-citadel-amman-jordan-middle-east-image449979305.htmlRM2H4295D–Gateway to the Umayyad Palace, Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East
Syria. Damascus. Umayyad Mosque or Great Mosque of Damascus. 8th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-syria-damascus-umayyad-mosque-or-great-mosque-of-damascus-8th-century-79214686.htmlRMEGTF3X–Syria. Damascus. Umayyad Mosque or Great Mosque of Damascus. 8th century.
The Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill (Jabal al-Qal'a) of Amman, built during the 8th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-umayyad-palace-large-palatial-complex-from-the-umayyad-period-137905373.htmlRFJ0A3KW–The Umayyad Palace, large palatial complex from the Umayyad period located on the Citadel Hill (Jabal al-Qal'a) of Amman, built during the 8th century
Great Mosque of Aleppo or Umayyad Mosque. Seleucid minaret raised as an independent construction in 1092. Aleppo. Syria. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-great-mosque-of-aleppo-or-umayyad-mosque-seleucid-minaret-raised-as-28732045.htmlRMBJMT0D–Great Mosque of Aleppo or Umayyad Mosque. Seleucid minaret raised as an independent construction in 1092. Aleppo. Syria.
Interior of Umayyad Mosque in the Old City, Damascus, Syria Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/interior-of-umayyad-mosque-in-the-old-city-damascus-syria-image499947320.htmlRF2M1AFWC–Interior of Umayyad Mosque in the Old City, Damascus, Syria
Hispano-Islamic fountan jet in the form of a Doe, engraved and guilded bronze, 10th century AD, from Cordoba. In the National Archaeological Musem, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hispano-islamic-fountan-jet-in-the-form-of-a-doe-engraved-and-guilded-bronze-10th-century-ad-from-cordoba-in-the-national-archaeological-musem-image466917814.htmlRM2J3HXC6–Hispano-Islamic fountan jet in the form of a Doe, engraved and guilded bronze, 10th century AD, from Cordoba. In the National Archaeological Musem,
Damascus, Syria 02 September 2022 The Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damascus-syria-02-september-2022-the-umayyad-mosque-one-of-the-oldest-and-largest-mosques-in-the-world-image499952120.htmlRF2M1AP0T–Damascus, Syria 02 September 2022 The Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world.
Abu l-Hasan, Ali Ibn Nafi or Ziryab (789-857) was a singer, oud musician, composer, poet, and teacher who lived and worked in Iraq, North Africa, and Andalusia in medieval Islamic times. He is a scholar with knowledge of astronomy, geography, meteorology, botany, cosmetics, culinary arts and fashion. He acted at the Umayyad court of Cordoba in Islamic Iberia. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abu-l-hasan-ali-ibn-nafi-or-ziryab-789-857-was-a-singer-oud-musician-composer-poet-and-teacher-who-lived-and-worked-in-iraq-north-africa-and-andalusia-in-medieval-islamic-times-he-is-a-scholar-with-knowledge-of-astronomy-geography-meteorology-botany-cosmetics-culinary-arts-and-fashion-he-acted-at-the-umayyad-court-of-cordoba-in-islamic-iberia-old-19th-century-engraved-illustration-from-el-mundo-ilustrado-1879-image406296601.htmlRM2EH0BCW–Abu l-Hasan, Ali Ibn Nafi or Ziryab (789-857) was a singer, oud musician, composer, poet, and teacher who lived and worked in Iraq, North Africa, and Andalusia in medieval Islamic times. He is a scholar with knowledge of astronomy, geography, meteorology, botany, cosmetics, culinary arts and fashion. He acted at the Umayyad court of Cordoba in Islamic Iberia. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879
Upper Basilical Hall in the administrative area of the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/upper-basilical-hall-in-the-administrative-area-of-the-10th-century-fortified-palace-and-city-of-medina-azahara-also-known-as-madinat-al-zahra-cordo-image434162185.htmlRM2G69P89–Upper Basilical Hall in the administrative area of the 10th century fortified palace and city of Medina Azahara, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, Cordo
Damascus, Syria 02 September 2022 The Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damascus-syria-02-september-2022-the-umayyad-mosque-one-of-the-oldest-and-largest-mosques-in-the-world-image499952134.htmlRF2M1AP1A–Damascus, Syria 02 September 2022 The Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world.
Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spain-cavadonga-asturias-1987-sacanned-in-2024-the-battle-of-covadonga-took-place-in-722-between-the-army-of-pelagius-pelayo-the-visigoth-and-the-army-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-fought-near-covadonga-in-the-picos-de-europa-it-resulted-in-a-victory-for-the-christian-forces-of-pelagius-it-is-traditionally-regarded-as-the-foundational-event-of-the-kingdom-of-asturias-and-thus-the-initial-point-of-the-christian-reconquista-reconquest-of-spain-after-the-umayyad-conquest-of-711-covadonga-asturian-cuadonga-from-cova-domnica-cave-of-our-lady-is-one-of-11-parishes-in-cangas-de-ons-a-mun-image606575742.htmlRM2X6RWFA–Spain Cavadonga Asturias 1987 SAcanned in 2024 The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius, Pelayo, the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, it resulted in a victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista ('reconquest') of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711 Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga, from cova domnica 'Cave of Our Lady' is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a mun
Bronze statue of Abd AL-Rahman I, founder of the Emirate of Cordoba, the only survivor of the Umayyad dynasty, he landed on the coast of Almunecar on the 15th August 755. - Almunecar, Spain Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bronze-statue-of-abd-al-rahman-i-founder-of-the-emirate-of-cordoba-the-only-survivor-of-the-umayyad-dynasty-he-landed-on-the-coast-of-almunecar-on-the-15th-august-755-almunecar-spain-image469107843.htmlRM2J75KRF–Bronze statue of Abd AL-Rahman I, founder of the Emirate of Cordoba, the only survivor of the Umayyad dynasty, he landed on the coast of Almunecar on the 15th August 755. - Almunecar, Spain
Almost entirely inhabited by Armenians, the village of Anjar is famous for its Umayyad Caliphate ruins, a Unesco World Heritage Site Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/almost-entirely-inhabited-by-armenians-the-village-of-anjar-is-famous-for-its-umayyad-caliphate-ruins-a-unesco-world-heritage-site-image343654953.htmlRF2AY2RB5–Almost entirely inhabited by Armenians, the village of Anjar is famous for its Umayyad Caliphate ruins, a Unesco World Heritage Site
Syria: Carpet shop in the Souq-al-Hamadiyeh, Damascus. Damascus was first settled in the 2nd millennium BC, it was chosen as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750. After the victory of the Abbasid dynasty, the seat of Islamic power was moved to Baghdad. Damascus saw a political decline throughout the Abbasid era, only to regain significant importance in the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. During Ottoman rule, the city decayed completely while maintaining a certain cultural prestige. Today, it is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/syria-carpet-shop-in-the-souq-al-hamadiyeh-damascus-damascus-was-first-settled-in-the-2nd-millennium-bc-it-was-chosen-as-the-capital-of-the-umayyad-caliphate-from-661-to-750-after-the-victory-of-the-abbasid-dynasty-the-seat-of-islamic-power-was-moved-to-baghdad-damascus-saw-a-political-decline-throughout-the-abbasid-era-only-to-regain-significant-importance-in-the-ayyubid-and-mamluk-periods-during-ottoman-rule-the-city-decayed-completely-while-maintaining-a-certain-cultural-prestige-today-it-is-the-seat-of-the-central-government-and-all-of-the-government-ministries-image344248771.htmlRM2B01TPY–Syria: Carpet shop in the Souq-al-Hamadiyeh, Damascus. Damascus was first settled in the 2nd millennium BC, it was chosen as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750. After the victory of the Abbasid dynasty, the seat of Islamic power was moved to Baghdad. Damascus saw a political decline throughout the Abbasid era, only to regain significant importance in the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. During Ottoman rule, the city decayed completely while maintaining a certain cultural prestige. Today, it is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries.
Caliphal Warm Room from Umayyad period at Caliphal Baths (Banos del Alcazar Califal) - Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/caliphal-warm-room-from-umayyad-period-at-caliphal-baths-banos-del-alcazar-califal-cordoba-andalusia-spain-image554188951.htmlRF2R5HDJF–Caliphal Warm Room from Umayyad period at Caliphal Baths (Banos del Alcazar Califal) - Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain
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