US spy satellites uncover 7th-century battlefield that shaped Islam’s spread
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US spy satellites have revealed the location of the 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in southwestern Iraq, a crucial event in Islam's expansion. Using 1970s satellite imagery and historical records, researchers identified a 6.2-mile double-wall feature, a square fortress, and a large fortified settlement. The battle likely took place between a 5-mile trench and a palaeochannel. This finding enables further study of the historic Sasanian/Islamic landscape and its historical importance.
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