Jeddah history and civilization

The book / Jeddah History and Civilization is presented by the author / Faisal Hassan Al-Bakri. It is a comprehensive and well-documented encyclopedia covering various aspects of the life of the city of Jeddah through ages. It discusses the city's origin, its historical location, its name, its old walls, neighborhoods, districts, houses, markets, khans, and old mosques. It reviews social life, Jeddah families, traditional clothing, trade, popular cafes, arts, traditional games, celebrations, and Ramadan customs. It documents the history of Jeddah in successive Islamic eras: Umayyad, Abbasid, Fatimid, Mamluk, Ottoman, as well as the era of the Sharifs and the Saudi entry. It touches on port activity, diplomatic missions, journalism, cinema, theater, arts, music, literary and sports clubs, leading up to its modern landmarks, services, and hotels, making it a rich reference for every researcher and interested in the history of the ancient city of Jeddah and its diverse civilization.