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Medieval Jerusalem

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6th-century mosaic map of Palestine

Jewish revolt against Heraclius

part of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628

11th-century founder of Turkmen Artukid dynasty in Mesopotamia; governor of Jerusalem under Seljuks

Umar's Assurance

guarantee of safety from the Caliph Umar

Soqman ibn Artuq

Early 12th century Turkish Bey

Letter of the Karaite elders of Ascalon

1100 communication in Judeo-Arabic about the First Crusade

history of Jerusalem during the Middle Ages

aspect of history

Islamization of Jerusalem

influence of Islamic tradition and culture on the city throughout history

De locis sanctis

essay by Adomnán