s the ninth century dawned, it could be argued that the centre of the world was Baghdad. It was still a young city, just about 50 years old, but as the capital of the Abbasid Empire it became enormously wealthy. With its wealth came the scholars, writers, artists, and entertainers, all looking to make their careers.
THE SUPERSTAR OF BAGHDAD
Oct 01, 2022
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