Umayyad Caliphate
661-750 CE
5 articles: 2 buildings, 2 events, 1 dynasty
The first major Islamic caliphate (661-750 CE), which rapidly expanded Islamic rule from Spain to Central Asia.
Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Farthest Sanctuary
Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam, central to the Night Journey (Isra and Miraj) of Prophet Muhammad, and a symbol of Islamic heritage and Palestinian identity for over 1,300 years.
Battle of Karbala
The Battle of Karbala (680 CE) was a confrontation in which Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was killed along with his companions by Umayyad forces near the Euphrates River. The event became one of the most consequential in Islamic history, shaping the development of Shia Islam and leaving a lasting mark on Islamic memory and identity.
The Battle of Tours - Turning Point in European History
The Battle of Tours (732 CE) between Charles Martel's Frankish forces and the Umayyad army halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe, marking a decisive turning point that shaped the continent's political and religious landscape for centuries.
The Dome of the Rock
Comprehensive history of the Dome of the Rock, one of Islam's most iconic monuments and the oldest surviving Islamic building, built in Jerusalem in 691 CE
Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) was the first major Islamic dynasty, ruling from Damascus and expanding the Islamic empire from Spain to Central Asia through unprecedented territorial growth and administrative innovation.