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Hajar (planthopper)
Hajar may refer to: * Hajar an-Nasar, a fortress and sometime capital of northern Morocco * Hajar Eddou (born 1999), Moroccan sprinter * Pen name of Abdurrahman Sharafkandi, a Kurdish writer and poet * Hajar Khatoon Mosque, ancient Muslim mosque (now a tourist destination) in the city of Sanandaj in the Kurdistan province of Iran. * Hajar Mountains, mountains in northern Oman and also the eastern United Arab Emirates ** Central Hajar Mountains, the central subrange of the Hajar, entirely in Oman ** Eastern Hajar Mountains, the eastern subrange, entirely in Oman ** Western Hajar Mountains, the western subrange, shared between Oman and the UAE See also * Hagar (other) * Al Hajar (other) * Hajjar (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hajar An-Nasar
Hajar an-Nasar ( ar, حجر النسر, lit=the eagle's rock) is an ancient fortress located in northern Morocco. It was constructed in the 10th century by the Idrisid dynasty. The archaeological site is situated on a rocky crest overlooking the headwaters of a tributary of the Loukkos River around 40 km almost due east of the modern city of Larache. The fortress was probably built by Muhammad ibn Idris or one of his sons during the 9th century, and was finally destroyed in 996 by the Maghrawa chief Ziri ibn Atiyya. It served as a haven for the Idrisid dynasty's rulers, and sometimes alternated with al-Basra as their capital. The location of Hajar an-Nasar was a mystery to historians for the last two hundred years. In 1905 a French researcher noted that Sīdī Mazwār, who as eldest son of the Idrisid ruler Ali ibn Idris had renounced power and dedicated his life to religion, was buried there. Because the marabout of Sīdī Mazwār is a known shrine and pilgrimage site of the Lar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |