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Omayyad, Ommiad 1. a caliph of the dynasty ruling (661--750 ad) from its capital at Damascus 2. an emir (756--929 ad) or caliph (929--1031 ad) of the Omayyad dynasty in Spain How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Beginning with the 10th century, especially in the kingdom of Cordoba under the enlightened Omayyad caliphs Abd al-Rahman and his son, Al-Hakin, there appeared a galaxy of Jewish scholars, historians, philologists, grammarians, religious philosophers, mathematicians, astronomers, doctors and poets. Syrian Catholic Archbishop Isidore Battikha told the Reuters and AP news agencies March 5 that Pope John Paul II, who is scheduled to visit Syria in May, will visit an Omayyad mosque revered by Christians because the head of John the Baptist is supposed to be buried beneath a pillar in the prayer hall. |
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