Our field surveys have yielded substantial evidence for Mamluk presence in the Jabel Qurma region, in the form of camp sites, so-called desert mosques and other places of religious significance, ...

The Mamluk empire was at the apex of its power in the 14th century under Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun. He ruled for 41 years, a record never surpassed by any Mamluk sovereign. Cairo was ...

As the early morning mist clears with the sunrise, a unique group of international practitioners of the ancient art of Mamluk ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a fascinating relic of ancient administrative practices during excavations at Abel Beth Maacah, a site in northern Israel rich with historical significance. This ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: As a result of Ottoman control, much of the trade between Europe and the Middle East passed through Istanbul or Aleppo, decreasing the importance of..

This is the metadata section. Skip to content viewer section. Abū al-Fidā: Géographie d’Aboulféda/Taqwīm al-buldān (J.T. Reinaud ed. and trans.) (2 vols). Paris 1848. Adam J.-P. 1994. Roman Building: ...

The ceremonial helmet of Sultan al-Ashraf Kansu al-Ghuri, the last sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, is now on display at the Diyarbakır Museum. Diyarbakır held a strategic position during the ...

At 11 am on February 3, 1509 began a battle that changed the course of Indian history and turned the global spice trade war ...

The best attested family lineage, however, dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries during the Mamluk Empire. The Mamluk-era building where the library is situated has also stood the test of time.

Tumanbay, heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion and a mysterious force devouring the empire from within. Epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt.