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Unesco: Iran: Gonbad E Qabus
The 53 m high tomb built in ad 1006 for Qabus Ibn Voshmgir, Ziyarid ruler and literati, near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in north-east Iran, bears testimony to the cultural exchange between Central Asian nomads and the...
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Unesco: Spain: Palmeral of Elche
The Palmeral of Elche, a landscape of groves of date palms, was formally laid out, with elaborate irrigation systems, at the time the Muslim city of Elche was erected, towards the end of the tenth century A.C., when much of the Iberian...
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Unesco: Spain: Old Town of Caceres
The city's history of battles between Moors and Christians is reflected in its architecture, which is a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles. Of the 30 or so towers from the Muslim period, the Torre del...
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Unesco: Spain: Santiago De Compostela (Old Town)
This famous pilgrimage site in north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish Christians' struggle against Islam. Destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century, it was completely rebuilt in the following century. With its...
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Unesco: Russian Federation: Historic and Architectural Complex of Kazan Kremlin
Built on an ancient site, the Kazan Kremlin dates from the Muslim period of the Golden Horde and the Kazan Khanate. It was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 and became the Christian See of the Volga Land. The only surviving Tatar...
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Unesco: Morocco: Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: A Shared Heritage
Located on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of Morocco, the site is the product of a fertile exchange between the Arabo-Muslim past and Western modernism. The inscribed city encompasses the new town conceived and built under the...
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Eternal Egypt: Medical Echo Sounder
This medical echo sounder was used by Muslim physicians to detect different tumors or swellings.
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Eternal Egypt: Textile Depicting Birds
The thick rectangular textile fabric is ornamented with birds within medallions and lines. The textile has a yellow Kufic inscription of "Muslim El-Ra."
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Eternal Egypt: Pottery From the Abbasid Period
A rather deep dish decorated with a butter-colored glaze. This type was widespread in Iraq and Persia during the third and fourth centuries AH. The decorated portion of the dish is 25% of the surface area, while 75% is undecorated. Thus,...
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Police Water Cannon Is Used to Disperse Islamic Defenders Front Protestors
This August 2003 BBC archive article surveys the Indonesian Muslim militant group Jemaah Islamiah, which played a part in the deadly bombing of a Bali nightclub in 2002.
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Aerial View of Mecca Lit Up at Night
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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People Walking Around the Kaaba
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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Mountain on the Plain of Arafat
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Shamyl
A political and religious leader of Muslim tribes. He lead an anti-Russian resistance in the Caucasian War.
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Si Spain: The Catholic Monarchs
This resource provides a description of the time of the Catholic Kings, Fernando and Isabel, 1474-1516. A brief timeline.
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Si Spain: El Descubrimiento De America
This article describes the political events that preceded the Spanish to support efforts by Christopher Columbus to head west across the Atlantic.
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Si Spain: Los Reyes Catolicos
This resource provides information on the description of the time of the Catholic Kings, Fernando and Isabel, 1474-1516. This is a brief timeline.
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The Establishment of the Mughal Empire: Babur
This page provides a brief summary of the beginnings of the Mughal Empire.
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Wiping the Hair
A series of photos illustrating the Islamic practice of ritual washing before they present themselves to God.
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Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia
Synopsis of the geography of the Arabian Peninsula - the heart of Islam. Describes the area as a bleak and desolate desert, but also very photogenic. Includes a brief description of the various political divisions located on the Arabian...
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Islami City: Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Here is a picture of the Taj Mahal as well as information regarding the construction of the building.
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Pbs: Roles of Women in Islam
The roles of women in Islam are the focus of this article from PBS. Their rights, responsibilities, and the violations to them as well as marriage, modesty, family and public life are each addressed.
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