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The '''Umayyad''' as a dynasty that controlled the [[Arab]] emprire from 661 to 750. The Umayyad were by origin an important clan from [[Mecca]] who became the most important clan in the Islamic world, and altogether brought forth fourteen ruling caliphs. Their capital was [[Damascus]]. When the Umayyad were overthrown by the [[Abbasid]], prince [[Abd al-Rahman]] fled to Spain and the Umayyad dynasty continued in [[Cordoba]] until 1027.
The '''Umayyad''' as a dynasty that controlled the [[Arab]] emprire from 661 to 750. The Umayyad were by origin an important clan from [[Mecca]] who became the most important clan in the Islamic world, and altogether brought forth fourteen ruling caliphs. Their capital was [[Damascus]]. When the Umayyad were overthrown by the [[Abbasid]], prince [[Abd al-Rahman]] fled to Spain and the Umayyad dynasty continued in [[Cordoba]] until 1027.
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