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Are the Old Tombs of Kaole, Tanzania, Really Able To Heal?
... most significant of these sites due to the development of Islam and commerce in the region. Situated on the beautiful ... most significant of these sites due to the development of Islam and commerce in the region. The History of Kaole, ... by Arab-Persian traders and merchants who brought Islam to the area, which in turn led to the development of ...
Ed Whelan - 08/04/2019 - 01:51
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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
... important additions about the prophet’s spread of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states • Contains ... expanding influence and his spreading of the message of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states. It represents ...
ancient-origins - 02/09/2017 - 01:57
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Forgotten Moorish Sites in Murcia Hold Treasures Yet to Be Discovered
The city and Taifa (emirate or petty kingdom) of Murcia were founded during the period of Moorish occupation in Spain. When the Moors occupied the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD they were able to hold their rule for 500 years. However, when the Christians conquered the area again, the Taifa of Murcia and many of its treasures gradually became lost over time and space.
Gisele Santos - 11/11/2015 - 03:50
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The Secret Life of an Ancient Concubine
... in any type of sexual relations outside of a marriage. In Islam, taking a concubine was also permitted. Chapter four, ... was a socially legal exercise. However, on embracing Islam, it was encouraged to free slave women or bring them ...
Joanna Gillan - 09/03/2019 - 19:50
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The House of Wisdom: One of the Greatest Libraries in History
Adding to the list of names among the greatest libraries of the past, the Bayt al-Hikmah (translated as ‘The House of Wisdom’) was established in Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Empire, around the 8th century by Caliph Harun al-Rashid (reign from 786-809 CE) during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The center continued to flourish under al-Rashid’s son, al-Ma’mun, who is sometimes attributed as the original founder of the House of Wisdom.
ancient-origins - 01/01/2017 - 04:11
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The Double-Headed Eagle: An Everlasting Symbol of Power
The double-headed eagle has been a popular symbol associated with the concept of a powerful Empire. Most contemporary uses of the symbol are exclusively associated with its use by the Byzantine Empire and the Greek Orthodox Church.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 15/06/2017 - 19:09
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The End of an Empire - The Fall of the Abbasids (Video)
... to power, overseeing an era later hailed as Islam's golden age. In the 8th century Middle East, the ... Caliphate rose to power, overseeing an era later hailed as Islam's golden age. However, internal strife marked its ...
Robbie Mitchell - 16/12/2023 - 15:53
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Curse of the Buried Pearl: Ancient Magick and the Many Hazards of Treasure Hunting – Part II
No English translation exists of The Buried Pearl, although it is a rather strange fact that in 1901, the French archaeological mission in Cairo made a regular French edition. Strange, because its introduction explains that it was published in order to discourage tomb robbery, a widespread problem in Egypt, as indeed it still is! Neither was this a new problem; ancient Egyptian papyri survive which tell of the 20th dynasty (circa 1187 to 1064 BC) and its great tomb robberies. It wasn’t new, even then.
Chris Morgan - 17/09/2016 - 03:48
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The magnificent ancient Buddhist Temple of Borobudur
... Muslim population in the world. Prior to the coming of Islam, however, this archipelago was dominated by Hinduism ... A.D. This may be due to the fact that the arrival of Islam on Java during the 13 th and 14 th centuries A.D. ...
dhwty - 16/06/2014 - 12:26
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Digitized Zoroastrian Love App! The Preserver or Destroyer of Ancient Ways?
... of an ancient monotheistic faith that pre-dates both Islam and Christianity. Zarin Havewala is an emerging Indian ... of an ancient monotheistic faith that pre-dates both Islam and Christianity. ‘Zoroastrianism' was the official ... came to India about 200 years after the advent of Islam in Persia [because] there was a lot of oppression and ...
ashley cowie - 12/03/2018 - 21:48
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On the Road to Enlightenment: 7 of the World's Most Historic Pilgrimage Routes
... Domain ) The Hajj is vitally important to followers of Islam and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam (important cornerstones of the Islamic faith). Every ...
Robbie Mitchell - 24/02/2023 - 17:57
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Jinn: Tales of Wish Masters Throughout Time
... One of the differences between Christianity and Islam is that the Bible constitutes the word of God sent ... Lucifer, an angel, became Satan - the Devil . In Islam, Iblis, a jinn, became Sheitan - the Devil. The Power ...
valdar - 19/08/2020 - 19:57
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Footprints, Fairies and even a Foreskin: 9 Bizarre Relics from History
... Muhammad: Petrified Relics of the Prophet The founder of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad is the most venerated figure ...
Aleksa Vučković - 12/04/2024 - 13:09
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Digs to Uncover Secrets of Ancient Enigmatic Al-Ula Civilizations
In Saudi Arabia a new international archaeology project has been announced, that could help us to understand some long-lost civilizations. Work has begun at the Al-Ula heritage site, which was once an important city for three pre-Islamic cultures. This project is expected to provide new insights into the early history of the Middle East.
Ed Whelan - 25/05/2020 - 14:01
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Kizil Caves, earliest Buddhist caves in China, hide rare images from the time of the Silk Route
... The presence of Arab traders, for instance, would spread Islam along the Silk Route, thus transforming the religious ... the inhabitants today are Muslims. Prior to the coming of Islam, however, the people of Xinjiang were Buddhists, and ... caves have been defaced over the centuries. The arrival of Islam in the region, as well as the Cultural Revolution under ...
dhwty - 24/02/2015 - 00:17
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Charting New Territories: 8 Pioneering Ancient Expeditions That Reshaped the World
Expeditions have always been an integral part of human history, driving us to explore new frontiers and discover the unknown. From the ancient expeditions of our ancestors to modern-day scientific expeditions that explore the depths of the oceans and the farthest reaches of space, these journeys of discovery have captured our imaginations and pushed us to reach new heights.
Robbie Mitchell - 31/03/2023 - 18:54
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The Roman Bridge of Cordoba that Transported Armies, and Spans Time
Ancient structures often tell us a great deal about the history of a region or country. They reveal what materials were available, the culture and beliefs of the people, and which nations, if any, had influence over or traded with the people of the area. The magnificent Roman Bridge in Cordoba, Spain, is a prime example. This world-famous bridge played an important role in the history of Spain - from the Ancient World, through the Middle Ages, and continuing today.
Ed Whelan - 06/06/2020 - 13:51
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Curse of the Buried Pearl: The Hunt for Ancient Treasures – Part I
In economics one hears talk of “the curse of oil” – and one might say wherever there is buried treasure there will be a curse, hyper-real or real. The most famous of all curses is of course that supposedly attached to the mummy of Tutankhamen; although in truth what the newspapers and novelists wrote about this in 1922 had very little to do with any actual curse.
Chris Morgan - 23/01/2022 - 18:10
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Polytheistic Religion: How Pantheons Reigned in the Ancient World
... Although the world today is dominated by Christianity and Islam, and it is expected to remain so for the time being, ... the Abrahamic faiths, i.e. Judaism , Christianity, and Islam, and a handful of other religions, such as Atenism and ...
dhwty - 22/01/2020 - 14:02
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Tombs and Shrines in the City of 333 Saints Restored after Violent Destruction in Timbuktu
... both mathematics and a heritage of astronomy in medieval Islam. ( Public Domain ) “Every book has answers, and if ...
lizleafloor - 22/07/2015 - 00:47