The bottom part of the minaret most likely dates back to the Abbasid era in the 9th century.
The major hadith collections were compiled during the early Abbasid era.
This practice continued well into the Abbasid era of the Caliphate.
The Abbasid era (750-1258) saw the rise of several settlements, including Murwab.
Excavations in the 1980s revealed a large courtyard building, dating from the Abbasid era.
In the Abbasid era, a new interest in extending the study of Greek science had arisen.
On the platform sits an enormous 40 meter tall split turquoise dome, which resembles the domes of the Abbasid era.
Abd al-Malik's family were among the most powerful clans during the early Abbasid era.
Throughout the Abbasid era, Merv remained the capital and most important city of Khurasan.
This school of thought flourished during the early Abbasid era.