Achaemenid Empire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Achaemenid Empire 𐎧𐏁𐏂 Xšāça 550 BC–330 BC Standard of Cyrus the Great[a] The Achaemenid Empire at its greatest territorial extent, under the rule of Darius I (522 BC to 486 BC).[2][3][4][5] Capital Babylon[6] (main capital), Pasargadae, Ecbatana, Susa, Persepolis Common languages Old Persian (official)[a] Aramaic (official, lingua franca)[b] Babylonian[7] Median Greek[8] Elamite[9] Sumerian[c] Egyptian ..
Aegean Sea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search For the oil tanker Aegean Sea, see Aegean Sea oil spill. For the theme of the Byzantine Empire, see Aegean Sea (theme). Aegean Sea The location of the Aegean Sea Location Mediterranean Sea Coordinates 39°N 25°ECoordinates: 39°N 25°E Type Sea Etymology From Aegeus Primary inflows Inachos, Ilisos, Spercheios, Pineios, Haliacmon, Vardar, Struma, Nestos, Maritsa Primary outflows Mediterranean Sea ..
Sardis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the ancient Lydian city. For the New York City restaurant, see Sardi’s. For others, see Sardis (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: “Sardis” – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2011) (Learn how and when to remove ..
Lydia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search “Maeonia” and “Maionia” redirect here. For the town of that name, see Maionia in Lydia. This article is about the ancient kingdom in Anatolia. For other uses, see Lydia (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be ..
Abd Manaf ibn Qusai From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Abd Manaf al-Mughirah ibn Qusai عَبْد مَنَاف ٱلْمُغِيرَة ٱبْن قُصَيّ Calligraphy illustrating Name of Abd Manaf of the Quraysh tribe 2nd Major Chief Leader of Quraysh Preceded by Qusai ibn Kilab Succeeded by Hashim ibn Abd Manaf Personal details Born Makkah, Hijaz Spouse(s) Atikah bint ..
Maliki From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search For other uses, see Maliki (disambiguation). Part of a series on Sunni Islam Beliefs[show] Five Pillars[show] Rightly-Guided Caliphs[show] Sunni schools of law[hide] Hanafi Maliki Shafi‘i Hanbali Others Zahiri Awza’i Thawri Laythi Jariri Sunni schools of theology[show] Contemporary movements[show] Holy sites[show] Lists[show] Islam portal v t e The Mālikī (Arabic: مَالِكِي) ..
Red Sea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the body of water between Asia and Africa. For other uses, see Red Sea (disambiguation). Red Sea Red Sea coast at Makadi Bay Coordinates 22°N 38°ECoordinates: 22°N 38°E Primary inflows Barka River, Haddas River, Anseba River, Wadi Gasus Primary outflows Bab el Mandeb Basin countries Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, ..
Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd مملكة الحجاز ونجد Mamlakat al-Ḥijāz wa-Najd 1926–1932 Flag of Nejd and Flag of Hejaz Coat of arms Status Dual monarchy of the Hejaz and Nejd Capital Mecca (Hejaz) Riyadh (Nejd) Common languages Arabic Religion Sunni Islam Government Absolute monarchy King • 1926-1932 Abdul ..
Belgrade For other uses, see Belgrade (disambiguation). “Bgd” redirects here. For other uses, see BGD. Belgrade Beograd City City of Belgrade From top: Panorama of Belgrade, House of the National Assembly, New Palace, Avala Tower, Ušće Tower, Gardoš Tower, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts’ building, Church of Saint Sava, Belgrade Fortress, Monument to the Unknown Hero Flag Coat of arms Belgrade Location within ..
Ankara From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search “Ancyra” redirects here. For the insect genus, see Ancyra (genus). For the archdiocese, see Ancyra (Catholic titular see). For other uses, see Ankara (disambiguation). Ankara Capital city of Turkey Metropolitan municipality Clockwise, from top: Söğütözü skyline, Anıtkabir, Gençlik Parkı, Kızılay Square, Kocatepe Mosque, Atakule Nickname(s): Heart of Turkey Ankara Location within Turkey Show map of TurkeyShow ..
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