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Mecca before Islam: 1) Diodorus and the Kaaba

February 27, 2017 11 Comments

The first in a series on pre-Islamic sources adduced for Mecca. Next: 2) Macoraba.   “Hieron d’ hagiōtaton hidrutai, timōmenon hupo pantōn Arabōn perittoteron.” “A very sacred temple has been established there which is highly revered by all the Arabs.” —Diodorus Siculus,… Continue Reading →

Greek, Ka‘bah, Mecca

Lewond’s Account of the Letters between ‘Umar II and Leo III

November 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

The Armenian ‘History’ by Łewond, composed in the late 700s, includes what purport to be letters between ‘Umar II and Leo III. — Ian D. Morris (@iandavidmorris) November 10, 2015 I’m reading them now (tr. Jeffery, “Ghevond’s text”, 1944; they’re… Continue Reading →

Armenian, Byzantium, Ka‘bah, Łewond, Pilgrimage, Umar II

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