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2. www.archnet.org › collections › 2350Archnet > Collection > Timeline: Umayyad {661-750}

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   Timeline: Umayyad {661-750} The dynasty of Umayyad caliphs was based in Syria and ruled the Islamic world from 660-750/39-132 AH. Under the Umayyads the Islamic state was transformed from a theocracy to an Arab monarchy. In 661/40 AH Ali, the last Orthodox caliph was murdered and Mu'awiya, the governor of Syria, became the first Umayyad caliph ...

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   Qasr al-Mushatta, Jordan. As one of the largest and most impressive of the Umayyad palaces, the unfinished, tawny-toned limestone and brick complex at Qasr al-Mshatta includes an entrance hall, mosque, an audience hall, and residential quarters. It is located in the Jordan desert approximately 32 kilometers south of Amman, a short distance from ...

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   What are some examples of Umayyad architecture?

   • In terms of secular architecture, Umayyad desert palaces such as Mshatta, Qasr ‘Amra (Jordan), ‘Anjar (Lebanon), Khirbat al-Mafjar (Palestine), and Qasr al-Hayr East and West (Syria) (all ca. 700–750), are a testimony to the wealth of their patrons and the creativity of Umayyad architects. Yalman, Suzan. Based on original work by Linda Komaroff.

   The Art of the Umayyad Period (661–750) | Essay | The Metropolitan

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   What are some examples of Umayyad dynasty?

   • One of the grander examples. They seem to have had a number of roles, probably including political and military control of the local area, and pleasure in the form of hunting. QASR AL-MSHATTA : The largest and most impressive of the Umayyad palaces, architecture, full description with images and map ..

   Qasr Al-Mshatta - Desert Castles in Jordan - Wonders Travel and Tourism

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   Who founded the Umayyad dynasty?

   • However, following the assassination of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib—Muhammad’s cousin, son-in-law, and fourth caliph (r. 656–61)—in 661, Mu‘awiya, the governor of Syria under the Rightly Guided Caliphs, seized power and established the Umayyad caliphate, the first Islamic dynasty (661–750).

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   What is Qasr Al-Mshatta?

   • As one of the largest and most impressive of the Umayyad palaces, the unfinished, tawny-toned limestone and brick complex at Qasr al-Mshatta includes an entrance hall, mosque, an audience hall, and residential quarters.

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5. www.metmuseum.org › toah › hdThe Art of the Umayyad Period (661–750) | Essay | The ...

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   The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem (691), the first major Umayyad architectural undertaking completed under the patronage of the caliph ‘Abd al-Malik (r. 685–705), was built on a prominent site formerly occupied by Solomon’s Temple and later associated with Muhammad’s ascent to heaven.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Qasr_MushattaQasr Mushatta - Wikipedia

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   Qasr Mushatta. /  31.73750°N 36.01028°E  / 31.73750; 36.01028. Qasr Mushatta ( Arabic: قصر المشتى, romanized : Qasr al-Mshatta, lit. 'Winter Palace') is the ruin of an Umayyad winter palace, probably commissioned by Caliph Al-Walid II during his brief reign (743-744).

7. jordan-travel.com › qasr-al-mshatta-desert-castlesQasr Al-Mshatta - Wonders Travel and Tourism

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   VARIANT NAMES. Qasr Al-Mshatta : Architecture. A gift to Kaiser Wilhelm by Ottoman sultan Abd al-Hamid. QASR AL-MSHATTA : The largest and most impressive of the Umayyad palaces, architecture, full description with images and map ..

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8. www.smb.museum › en › museums-institutionsStaatliche Museen zu Berlin: Qasr al-Mschatta: The early ...

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   The complex, attributed to the Umayyad caliph al-Walid ibn Yazid (known as al-Walid II), remained uncompleted after his assassination and is thought to have been severely damaged probably during an earthquake in the year 749. The monument is one of the most important works of early Islamic architecture.

9. universes.art › desert-castles › qasr-al-mshattaQasr al-Mshatta. Art Destination Jordan

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   Qasr al-Mshatta. The palace of Mshatta (Arabic for winter) is located 30 km south of Amman, next to Queen Alia International Airport. Its construction probably started during the brief reign of the Umayyad caliph al-Walid II (743-744 AD), but was not completed as he was murdered, and the palace destroyed by an earthquake later.