Andalusia Civilization Summit

Andalusia Civilization Summit
History of Andalusia During the Period of Caliph Hakem II (350-366/961-976)

During the Umayyad era, which ruled the Islamic world for nearly a century, many significant political, military, and social events took place within a short period. One of these events was undoubtedly the conquest of Andalusia, which influenced Europe politically, militarily, and culturally. Muslims ruled there for a long period of eight centuries, directly influencing Europe's subsequent development and progress.

The Andalusian Umayyad Caliph, al-Hakam ibn Abd al-Rahman, distinguished himself among the Andalusian Umayyad rulers for his administrative genius and intellectual stature. Reigning for only 15 years, al-Hakam II took significant steps in foreign policy, both in Andalusia and North Africa, strengthening the state's borders. Furthermore, as a man devoted to knowledge, scholars, and books, he is featured in history books, providing essential support for educational activities, and he made a special effort to ensure that virtually no illiteracy remained in his country.