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Umm El Madayan: An Islamic City Through the Ages

Umm El Madayan: An Islamic City Through the Ages

Published in
1993
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Description

Traces, in detailed drawings and text, the development through the ages of a fictional Islamic city in North Africa.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
62 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Gain a deeper understanding of Islamic history and urban development by exploring the evolution of a significant Islamic city over time.
  • Appreciate the cultural, architectural, and social contributions of Islamic civilization to the world through the lens of a city's historical narrative.
  • Enhance knowledge about the impact of religion, trade, and politics on the growth and transformation of urban centers in the Islamic world.
  • Discover the stories and lives of the people who inhabited the city, providing a human perspective to the historical and archaeological data presented.