Umayyad Collection

Map of the Muslim expansion and the Byzantine Empire at the end of the Umayyad Caliphate, in 750. From Historical Atlas, published 1923

Battle of Poitiers: Charles Martel defeated between Tours
XEE4116941 Battle of Poitiers: Charles Martel defeated between Tours and Poitiers Abd al-Rahman I or Abderamane I (Abd al-Rahman) (731-788)

Stone knot, possibly a central feature of a gable end of the court in which it is displayed
BEN85402 Stone knot, possibly a central feature of a gable end of the court in which it is displayed, from the Early Islamic palace attributed to caliph Walid II (reigned 743-4) probably 740s (photo)

Invasions of the Moors in the Middle Ages: The Francs led by Charles Martel attacked the Saracens military camp during
NWI4858962 Invasions of the Moors in the Middle Ages: The Francs led by Charles Martel attacked the Saracens military camp during the Battle of Tours (Battle of Poitiers)

Charles Martel (690-741) leading the Francs to the battle against the Arab invasion in Tours (France)
NWI4927939 Charles Martel (690-741) leading the Francs to the battle against the Arab invasion in Tours (France), 732 (Battle of Poitiers)

Umayyad gold Dinar of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, ca 691. Creator: Numismatic, Oriental coins
Umayyad gold Dinar of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, ca 691. Private Collection

Umayyad Houses, Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan

Ordono IV of Leon and Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II
Encounter that took place in Madinat al-Zahra (Cordoba) between King Ordono IV of Leon, called the Bad (926-962) and the Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II (915-976). Illustration by J. Alaminos

History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda

The Battle of Tours aka The Battle of Poitiers, 732. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808819 The Battle of Tours aka The Battle of Poitiers, 732. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

The Battle of Guadalete detail of the escape of the Goths from the command of King Roderic in the presence of
IND113052 The Battle of Guadalete detail of the escape of the Goths from the command of King Roderic in the presence of the Muslim cavalry of Tarik Ibn Ziyad

History of Gaul threatened by the Arabs: the Battle of Poitiers or Charles Martel (688-741)
XEE4170772 History of Gaul threatened by the Arabs: the Battle of Poitiers or Charles Martel (688-741) defeated the army of the Saracens in 732

View of the city, 705-710 AD
LRI4732622 View of the city, 705-710 AD by Umayyad Period (661-750); Anjar, Lebanon; (add.info.: Umayyad civilization: view of the ruins of the city of Anjar)

View of the city of Anjar, 705-710
LRI4732670 View of the city of Anjar, 705-710 by Umayyad Period (661-750); Anjar, Lebanon; (add.info.: Umayyad civilization: view of the ruins of the city of Anjar)

Charles Martel arresting the Muslims at the Battle of Poitiers in 732
XEE4137261 Charles Martel arresting the Muslims at the Battle of Poitiers in 732. Chromolithography of the 19th century. by French School

Don Pedros Salon at the Alcazar, Seville
LSE4093485 Don Pedros Salon at the Alcazar, Seville. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Don Pedros Salon at the Alcazar)

The Franks fighting the Umayyad invaders, c720 (engraving)
5229142 The Franks fighting the Umayyad invaders, c720 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franks fighting the Umayyad invaders, c720)

The Conquest of Hispania (engraving)
816198 The Conquest of Hispania (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conquest of Hispania by the Arabs)

View of the city, 705-710 AD
LRI4732645 View of the city, 705-710 AD by Umayyad Period (661-750); Anjar, Lebanon; (add.info.: Umayyad civilization: view of the ruins of the city of Anjar)

View of the city, 705-710 AD
LRI4732635 View of the city, 705-710 AD by Umayyad Period (661-750); Anjar, Lebanon; (add.info.: Umayyad civilization: view of the ruins of the city of Anjar)

Islamic Coin, AD 696 / 7 (gold)
1203116 Islamic Coin, AD 696/7 (gold) by Islamic School, (7th century); 2x2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (646-705)

Charles Martel arrested Muslims at the Battle of Poitiers in 732
XEE4415027 Charles Martel arrested Muslims at the Battle of Poitiers in 732. Chromolithography of the 19th century. by French School

Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732
XEE4409148 Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732. Engraving of the 18th century. by Unknown artist

Charles Martel defeated the Saracens at Poitiers, 732
LSE4104342 Charles Martel defeated the Saracens at Poitiers, 732. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel defeated the Saracens at Poitiers)

Islamic Coin, AD 696 / 7 (gold)
1203117 Islamic Coin, AD 696/7 (gold) by Islamic School, (7th century); 2x2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (646-705)

View of the city, 705-710 AD
LRI4732629 View of the city, 705-710 AD by Umayyad Period (661-750); Anjar, Lebanon; (add.info.: Umayyad civilization: view of the ruins of the city of Anjar)

Charles Martel in Poitiers, 732 - Miniature of the 14th century (ref
LSE4416968 Charles Martel in Poitiers, 732 - Miniature of the 14th century (ref. 512, 074r) Request for permission to the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Charles Martel stopped the invasion and killed the leader of the Armee of Abd al-Rahman I
XEE4406775 Charles Martel stopped the invasion and killed the leader of the Armee of Abd al-Rahman I or Abderamane I (Abd al-Rahman) (731-788), leader of the Saracens. Chromolithography around 1890

The Battle of Poitiers on 25 October 732 won by Charles Martel - The Battle of Poitiers
XEE4146863 The Battle of Poitiers on 25 October 732 won by Charles Martel - The Battle of Poitiers, 25th October 732, won by Charles Martel (688-741)

Charles Martel (688-741) fighting the Saracens at Poitiers in 732 Miniature from "
JLJ4656489 Charles Martel (688-741) fighting the Saracens at Poitiers in 732 Miniature from " Les grandes chronicles de France" by Jean Fouquet (1420-1481) 15th century Paris, B.N

Battle of Tours or Battle of Poitiers. Octuber 732. Miniature of Great Chronicle of France. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Abd ar-Rahman II, (788-852) receives the Basque ambassadors
Abd ar-Rahman II, (788-852). Umayyad Emir of Cordoba in the Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia) from 822 until his death. Abd ar-Rahman II receives the Basque ambassadors. Spain. Colored engraving

Umayyad Palace interior in the Amman Citadel, Jabal Al-Qala, Amman, Jordan

The Umayyad Palace seen through a ruined wall, Amman, Jordan
The Umayyad Palace in the Amman Citadel, Jabal Al-Qala, Amman, Jordan

The Umayyad Palace in the Amman Citadel, Jabal Al-Qala, Amman, Jordan

Nude Female Dancers Tunic 700s Egypt Syria Umayyad
Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic, 700s. Egypt or Syria, Umayyad or Abbasid period, 8th century. Complementary weft-faced plain weave with inner warps (samit); silk; overall

The Battle Of Tours Aka The Battle Of Poitiers, 732. From Agenda Buvard Du Bon Marche Published 1917

Spain. Torrelodones. Watchtower of Torrelodones. 9th-11th centuries. Restored in the 20th century. Community of Madrid

Medina Azahara Palace. Cordoba. Andalusia. Spain
Medina Azahara. Palace-city built by Abd-ar-Rahman III al-Nasir (912-961). Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba. Horseshoe arch. Andalusia. Spain

Spain. Andalusia. Medina-Azahara. Ruins of House of the army
Spain.Andalusia. Medina-Azahara. Fortified arab muslim medieval palace-city, built by Abd-ar-Rahman III al -Nasir (912-961). Ummayad Caliph of Cordoba. Ruins. Dar-al-Yund or House of the army

Medina Azahara. House of Viziers. Andalusia. Spain
Islamic Art. Umayyad period. Spain. 10th century. Medina Azahara (936-960). Palace city of the Caliph Abd al-Rahman III. House of Viziers. Andalusia

The Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel. Date: circa 1870

Qasr Mshatta. Ruin of an Umayyad winter palace. 8th century
Qasr Mshatta. Ruin of an Umayyad winter palace probably commisioned by caliph Al-Walid II (743-744). Jordan. Mshatta Facade. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin

Mshatta Palace. 8th century. Facade. Detail
Mshatta Palace. Umayyad Palace built in the 8th century near Amman, Jordan. Detail of the facade. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

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The Umayyad dynasty, known for their rich history and architectural marvels, left an indelible mark on the world. The city skyline of Damascus showcases the grandeur of the Umayyad Mosque and bustling souk, a testament to their cultural influence. Within the mosque lies the Dome of the Clocks, a mesmerizing sight that stands as a symbol of time's eternal passage. Intriguingly, history takes us back to the Battle of Poitiers where Charles Martel valiantly defeated between Tours. This clash marked a significant turning point in European history and showcased the military prowess of both sides. Traveling further west brings us to Jerusalem's enchanting view over the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and Dome of Rock Mosque - UNESCO heritage sites that exemplify Umayyad architecture at its finest. Back in Syria, we find ourselves captivated by another masterpiece -the Great Mosque in Damascus. Dating back to possibly 1870s, this magnificent structure continues to inspire awe with its intricate design and historical significance. Delving deeper into Spain's past reveals encounters such as Ordono IV of Leon meeting Al-Hakam II - an encounter that shaped Spanish history under Umayyad rule. The Battle of Covadonga in 722 also holds immense importance as it marked a pivotal moment when resistance against Muslim conquest began. Stepping away from battles but still immersed in history is Saladin's Mausoleum. With its first marble coffin now empty, it serves as a reminder of his legacy as one who united Muslims during tumultuous times. Lastly, we revisit France for yet another historic battle: The Battle of Tours or Poitiers. In October 732 AD. , this conflict altered Europe's fate forever; miniature depictions capturing this monumental event continue to fascinate historians today.