Regions Under Umayyad Rule

Overview

The region of the world where the Umayyads continued to rule well after the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate was the Iberian Peninsula. The Umayyads were a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th century to the 11th century. During this period, the Umayyads established a caliphate in Cordoba, which became a center of learning and intellectual inquiry.


The Umayyads were known for their cultural and intellectual achievements, which helped to shape the development of Islamic civilization. The Umayyads were patrons of the arts and architecture, and they commissioned many beautiful buildings, including the Mosque of Cordoba, which is one of the most important examples of Islamic architecture in the world.



The Umayyads also made significant contributions to the development of Islamic law and theology, which helped to shape the intellectual landscape of the Islamic world. The Umayyads were also a period of significant scientific and philosophical development, during which many important works were written on mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.



The legacy of the Umayyads can still be seen in the many archaeological sites that remain from this period, including the city of Cordoba, which was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. The city is home to many historic mosques, palaces, and other buildings that date back to the Umayyad period. The Umayyads' history is also preserved in the many written records that remain from this period, including the works of historians such as Ibn Khaldun and Al-Tabari. These records provide valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural developments of the Umayyads, and they help to shed light on the complex and often tumultuous history of this period.