The Umayyad Dynasty: Rise of an Empire (Era Summary)

This episode is a summary of the Umayyad Dynasty Era as covered in the Archives Islamic History App - https://archiveszone.app/.

Most people have never heard of the Umayyads. But for nearly 90 years, they ran an empire bigger than Rome at its peak. They invented the first Islamic coin. They made Arabic the official language of government. They built the Dome of the Rock. And then - almost overnight - it all came apart. In this episode, Basel and Basma break down the full rise and fall of the Umayyad Dynasty. By the end, you'll know this era like you lived it.

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