Residents of the Cities in the Levant

The Umayyad era marked a significant transformation in the Levant, where urbanization replaced nomadic lifestyles and laid the foundation for civilization. This study reveals that the prosperity of Levantine cities was driven by economic and commercial factors, including inland and coastal trade, abundant agricultural resources, and strategic military development. The Umayyads introduced Islamic urban elements such as mosques, governor's houses, and fortified walls, while also establishing new cities like Ramla and Rusafa for both military necessity and economic benefit. The research highlights how Arab Muslims adapted existing urban structures, integrating financial institutions and tribal foundations into their city planning. This period saw the emergence of advanced human activities in political, economic, and social fields, contributing to the development of civil society institutions. The study underscores the Umayyad conquests as a pivotal factor in the evolution of urban life in the Levant.

Lababneh, A. A. (2025). Residents of the Cities in the Levant. Journal of Posthumanism, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.63332/joph.v5i2.535