“Baghdad was a veritable City of Palaces, not made of stucco and mortar, but of marble. The buildings were usually of several stories. The palaces and mansions were lavishly gilded and decorated, and hung with beautiful tapestry and hangings of brocade or silk. The rooms were lightly and tastefully furnished with luxurious divans, costly tables, unique Chinese vases and gold and silver ornaments.”
—Medieval Sourcebook. Paul Halsall, Fordham University, 1998

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“Baghdad was a veritable City of Palaces, not made of stucco and mortar, but of marble. The buildings were usually of several stories. The palaces and mansions were lavishly gilded and decorated, and hung with beautiful tapestry and hangings of brocade or silk. The rooms were lightly and tastefully furnished with luxurious divans, costly tables, unique Chinese vases and gold and silver ornaments.” 
—Medieval Sourcebook. Paul Halsall, Fordham University, 1998

anonymous · Answer

The depiction of the city of Baghdad by the author highlights the

 extravagant spending habits of the Ummayad Caliphate.

 architectural majesty built under the Abbasid Caliphate.

 trade accomplishments achieved by the Ummayad Caliphate.

 evidence of slave labor used by the Abbasid Caliphate.

anonymous · Answer

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