Impermanent Monuments, Lasting Legacies: The Dār al-Khilāfa of Samarra and Palace Building in Early Abbasid Iraq

Sinopsis del libro

This book offers a new interpretation of the palaces built by the Abbasid dynasty of Iraq at the apex of its political power from 750 to 900 A.D., focusing on the main palace of Samarra, the Dār al-Khilāfa, as a case study. Early Abbasid palaces are known for their massive footprints, elaborate floorplans, and…