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Excavation in Jerash uncovers Islamic-Period mint, insights into city's economics

AMMAN — Scholars involved in excavation of Jerash, ancient Gerasa, discovered an Islamic-period mint in the city. Copper coins were issued in both a pre-reform and post-reform series. "This seemingly ...
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Rare 'Excalibur' sword from Spain dates to Islamic period 1,000 years ago

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Tombstones from early Islamic period spotted in Makkah

RIYADH — Tombstones that date back to the early Islamic period were unearthed near the historic Al-Moalla Cemetery in Makkah, according to the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) ...
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The history and culture of Iran and Central Asia from the pre-Islamic to the Islamic period edited by D.G. Tor, Minoru Inaba

The Enduring Significance of the Iranian World in the First Millennium CE : Transformation and Continuity / D.G. Tor. Part 1. Iranian Central Asia in Late Antiquity. Types of town planning in ancient ...