Al-Ukhaidir Fortress

The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidir or Abbasid palace of Ukhaider is located roughly 50 km south of Karbala, Iraq. It is a large, rectangular fortress erected in 775 AD with a unique defensive style. Constructed by the Abbasid caliph As-Saffah's nephew Isa ibn Musa, Ukhaidir represents Abbasid architectural innovation in the structures of its courtyards, residences and mosque. Excavations at Ukhaidir were conducted in the early 20th century by Gertrude Bell, who wrote the first major report on the remains. Ukhaidir was an important stop on regional trade routes, similar to Atshan and Mujdah. The complex comprises a primary hall, a large Iwan, a reception hall and servants quarters. The fortress exemplifies Abbasid architecture in Iraq by demonstrating the "despotic and the pleasure-loving character of the dynasty" in its grand size but cramped living quarters.

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  Battle of Ayn al-Tamr ⓘ
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  Al-Ukhaidir Fortress ⓘ
  ancient fortress built in Iraq

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• Ukhaydir - encyclopedia article, 2017

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	633	Battle of Ayn al-Tamr	Sasanian Empire, battle, Arab-Christians, Rashidun Caliphate	Wikidata
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link	page		Tentative World Heritage Site page@		Wikidata
site	fort		Al-Ukhaidir Fortress	fortress	Wikidata
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