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Uthman's Tomb
The grave of Uthman ibn Affan (r. 644-656 CE) in al-Baqi (a graveyard near Medina). The tomb was destroyed in the 19th Century CE by the Saudi regime.
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Nahavand Castle
A painting of the Nahavand Castle (near modern Nahavand, Iran), the last stronghold of the Sassanians, made by Eugène Flandin in 1840 CE, for "Voyage en Perse", published in 1851.
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Battle of Al-Qadisiyya
Depiction of the Battle of al-Qadisiyya (636 CE) from a manuscript of the Persian epic Shahnameh. Made January 1614 CE. (British Library).
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Muslim Conquest of Egypt, 640-642 CE
A map showing the conquest of Byzantine Egypt by the Rashidun Caliphate (640-642 CE), led by Amr ibn al-Aas and al-Zubayr ibn al-Awamm.
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Muslim Invasion of the Levant, 634 CE
A map depicting the Muslim invasion into the Levant, then controlled by the Byzantine Empire, in 634 CE.
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Sword of Umar
A sword of Umar ibn al-Khattab (r. 634-644 CE). Made c. 7th Century CE, although the hilt is a later addition.
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Calligraphy of Ali's Name
A beautified calligraphic rendition of the name of Ali, the fourth Rashidun Caliph (r. 656-661 CE).
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Calligraphy of Uthman's Name
A beautified calligraphic name of Uthman ibn Affan (r. 644-656 CE).
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Illustration of the battle of Yarmouk (636 CE)
Illustration of the Battle of Yarmouk (636) at the bottom of the page of an early 14th Century CE manuscript. The forces of the Rashidun Caliphate are shown with a star and crescent banner, while the Byzantines are depicted with a star banner...
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Calligraphy of Umar's name
A beautified calligraphic name of Umar ibn al-Khattab (r. 634-644 CE).
