Palace-Cities on the Tigris. The Abbasid Empire

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During the rule of the Abbasids, the second dynasty of Islamic history, arts and culture reached an impressive diversity and sophistication. Some consider these centuries a “golden age,” for it witnessed developments and achievements in the arts, in society, and in the sciences. The realm further developed into a global hot spot with trade connections to every direction. Also, this contact fostered the spread and invention of technologies, like the proliferation of paper. 

Video: Museum für Islamische Kunst / Stefan Matlik