Umayyad Caliphate

Umayyad Caliphate was an empire in Levant (Middle East) that lasted from 661 to 750 CE, about 89 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

First hereditary caliphate, ruling from Damascus over lands from Spain to the Indus. It built the Dome of the Rock and made Arabic the language of government before the Abbasids overthrew it in 750.

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Facts

Dates: 661 to 750 CE
Duration: 89 years
Type: Empire
Region: Levant, Middle East
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Damascus

Came from

Byzantine Syria and Palestine 395 to 640 CE
Rashidun Caliphate 632 to 661 CE

Became

Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE

Events in Middle East during its time

680 Battle of Karbala

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Rashidun Caliphate 632 to 661 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Caucasian Albania c. 150 BCE to 705 CE
Bavandids 651 to 1349 CE
Lazica (Egrisi) c. 100 to 697 CE
Emirate of Tbilisi 736 to 1122 CE
Principality of Iberia 588 to 888 CE
Arminiya (Arab Armenia) 654 to 884 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE, East Asia

Questions

When did Umayyad Caliphate exist?

661 to 750 CE, about 89 years.

Where was Umayyad Caliphate?

Levant, in Middle East. Its capital was Damascus.

What language did Umayyad Caliphate speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.

What came before Umayyad Caliphate?

Byzantine Syria and Palestine and Rashidun Caliphate.

What came after Umayyad Caliphate?

Abbasid Caliphate.