Amṣar (Arabic: أمصار), refer to civilised cities and large areas in which houses, markets, schools and other public facilities are located.[1] The plural form also sometimes referred to 'garrison towns' or structures that were established by Muslim warriors in conquered lands, in the first centuries of Islam.[2] The first were created under Caliph Omar during his reign from 634 to 644 AD.[3] Many of these garrisons attracted civilians and became towns.
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- ^ Frank, Daniel H.; Institute of Jewish Studies (London, England) (1995). The Jews of Medieval Islam: Community, Society, and Identity : Proceedings of an International Conference Held by the Institute of Jewish Studies, University College London, 1992. BRILL. pp. 5–. ISBN 90-04-10404-6.