AL-MA'MUN: CALIPH OF BAGHDAD

Baghdad was a bustling metropolis in the A.D. 800s. The political and cultural center of the Abbasid empire, Baghdad attracted scholars from around the world. Join us as we travel back to the reign of al-Ma'mun, one of the greatest of the Abbasid rulers. Read of his rise to power, his energetic patronage of the arts, and his encouragement of the "House of Wisdom." Then, attend the sumptuous wedding al-Ma'mun hosted for his daughter. Learn, too, of a postal system that could give today's mail carriers competition. There's even a tale from The Arabian Nights, a tale told to al-Ma'mun's father. Activities will introduce you to brocade and looms that were the forerunners of today's computers, and provide you with some helpful hints about "reading" illustrations and images. See you in Baghdad!

Teacher's Guide

Paperback  48 pgs.  Full Color
Suggested for ages: 9-14
Product Code: CAL0002