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The Golden Age of Baghdad

During the 8th and early 9th centuries, under the Abbasid caliphs al-Mahdi and Harun al-Rashid, Baghdad reached the zenith of its economic prosperity and intellectual life. Its magnificent growth and vibrant culture during this period are vividly reflected in the famous stories of The Thousand and One Nights.

As the undisputed hub of the medieval world, the city was widely considered the richest place on earth. Its bustling wharves were constantly lined with merchant ships arriving from distant lands such as China, India, and East Africa, transforming the capital into a truly global center of trade and civilization.