Scenarios about 'Abbasid Caliphate'
The Abbasid Caliphate was the third caliphate to succeed the Islamic prophet Muhammad, ruling from 750 to 1258 CE, with its capital primarily in Baghdad. This dynasty oversaw the Islamic Golden Age, characterized by remarkable advancements in science, mathematics, medicine, literature, and art, while establishing administrative systems that influenced governance throughout the medieval Islamic world. In alternate history scenarios, the Abbasid Caliphate often serves as a focal point for exploring different trajectories of Islamic civilization, technological development, and East-West relations.
What If Baghdad Preserved More of Its Historical Heritage?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Baghdad's immense historical and cultural treasures survived through the centuries, preserving the legacy of the Islamic Golden Age and reshaping the modern Middle East.