The Round City of Baghdad is the original core of Baghdad, built by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur in 762–766 CE as the official residence of the Abbasid court. Its official name in Abbasid times …

Jul 19, 2016 · The original city was designed in the shape of a circle 2 km across. The circle was the caliph’s tribute to the geometric teachings of Euclid, whom he had studied and admired. In …

May 10, 2019 · The Round City of Baghdad, named Madinat al-Salam – City of Peace, is the original core of Baghdad, built by the Abbasid caliph al-Mansur in 762–766.

Feb 7, 2025 · The Round City of Baghdad, also known as Madinat al-Salam, is a remarkable feat of urban planning and architecture. Built under the orders of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur …

Mar 1, 2021 · While today Baghdad is predominantly associated with war, tragedy, and grief, the Baghdad of the eighth and ninth centuries, also known as Madinat-al-Salam, or the City of …

Jul 19, 2022 · But how did Baghdad get its original circular city design? For that, one must know a little about its founder, Abbasid caliph al-Mansur — "The Victorious," a man who admired …

Jun 22, 2024 · The city of Baghdad was designed as a circle about 2 km (1.2 mi) in diameter, earning it the nickname “Round City.” The design originally included a single ring of residential …

May 11, 2021 · Conceived in 762, Al-Mansur’s ‘Round City’ was an incredible example of early urban design, setting the stage for the Islamic Empire’s golden era.

Jun 28, 2024 · Why is Baghdad a circle? Baghdad was designed as a circular city by Caliph al-Mansur when it was founded. The circular shape was originally intended to support ringed …

Jan 22, 2025 · Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad on July 20, 762 C.E., intending it to serve as the capital of Islam and calling it “Madinat-us-Salaam,” or City of Peace. Baghdad …