Anbar
Country: Iraq
Region: Middle East
Period: ~ 752-762CE
Location: 33.375°N, 43.716667°E
Description
Anbar was an important city during the Abbasid Caliphate, located in present-day Iraq along the Euphrates River. It served as a strategic military and administrative center. Established in the 8th century, Anbar was a key site for trade and communication, linking the heart of the Abbasid Caliphate to the western regions, and was used as a frontier defense post against Bedouin tribes and other adversaries.
Modern Remains
Modern Anbar, located near the present-day city of Ramadi, has little direct archaeological evidence remaining from its Abbasid period due to its later destruction and rebuilding. However, the area remains significant due to its historical role in early Islamic military history, and remnants of ancient fortifications and ruins are occasionally found, providing insight into the Abbasid military strategy and urban development. The region continues to have cultural and historical importance.