Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Omayyad or Early Arab Period

(circa 640-750 CE)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

1. Omayyad or Early Arab Period Marker

Inscription.
The Byzantine forces lost control of the area to the conquering Arabs from the Deserts of Arabia under Caliph Umar.

[Captions:]
Ceramic Oil Lamp - The shape is similar to oil lamps during the Byzantine period; however, the spouts became less pronounced,with finer decoration.

Coins - These were minted in Damassus.

Ceramic panel with Arab script, from the interior of the Great Mosque of Acre, built by Jazzar Pasha. Stone relief of lions that flank each side of St. Stephen's Gate.

Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 39° 8.737′ N, 84° 30.39′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3489 Dury Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Byzantine Period (here, next to this marker); Roman Period (here, next to

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this marker); Persian Period (here, next to this marker); Iron Age (here, next to this marker); Hellenistic Period (here, next to this marker); Bronze Age (here, next to this marker); Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Middle Eastern Eras Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

2. Middle Eastern Eras Display

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.