The Medieval and Ottoman Hajj Route in Jordan An Archaeological and Historical Study

As one of the five pillars of Islam the pilgrimage to Mecca (the Hajj) is central to the life of all Muslims. A network of roads radiates from the Hijaz like a giant spider's web, connecting Mecca to all parts of the Muslim world. Historically the most significant of these routes starts at Dama...

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Main Author: Petersen, A. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Council for British Research in the Levant 2012
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