Abbasid History: Mosques, Palaces and Historic Sites
Abbasid-period architecture includes large mosque enclosures, spiral minarets, fortified palaces and earthen elite residences. Surviving sites in Iraq and farther across the Islamic world preserve different regional traditions and forms of patronage. Explore the map for these structures, with individual articles distinguishing substantial early remains from later rebuilding and commemorative architecture.
Explore Abbasid historic sites
Explore Abbasid mosques, spiral minarets, fortified palaces and earthen residences, with a map and articles on substantial surviving early Islamic remains.
History and society
Abbasid society developed through changing caliphal power, regional government, religious communities and the work of producers, officials, patrons and scholars.
Daily life
Daily Life in the Abbasid World
Explore Abbasid homes, family property, food, clothing, work, worship, travel and care through dated examples from Baghdad and connected regions.