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Classical Culture

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The Islamic Golden Age, also sometimes known as the Islamic Renaissance, is traditionally dated from the 8th to 13th centuries C.E. The Islamic Golden Age was under the Abbassid Dynasty, which ruled from mid 8th until mid 13th century.Islamic culture became a blending of Arab, Persian, Egyptian, and European traditions. The result was an era of stunning intellectual and cultural achievements.

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