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English: A strategic map depicting the Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE), showing key locations, terrain features, and troop positions. The map includes major geographic elements such as rivers (in blue), roads (in red), and battle lines (in green and yellow). It highlights key sites like the Roman and Muslim battle positions, Roman roads, and significant locations such as Nawa, Tall al-Jamua, and Dayr Ayyub. The Roman forces are shown near their camp and cavalry positions, while the Muslim forces are positioned in battle formation. The map provides a clear representation of the battlefield layout and movement routes, aiding in the visualization of this decisive encounter in early Islamic history.
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Modern Historical Sources: 4. Syvänne, Ilkka (2019). The Topographical Map of the Battle of Yarmouk. ResearchGate. 5. Kaegi, Walter E. (1992). Byzantium and the Early Islamic Conquests. Cambridge University Press. 6. Nicolle, David (1994). Yarmuk 636 AD: The Muslim Conquest of Syria. Osprey Publishing. 7. Kennedy, Hugh (2007). The Great Arab Conquests: How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live In. Da Capo Press. 8. A.I. Akram (1970). The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin Al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns. National Publishing House. GIS and Geographical Data Sources: 9. NASA SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) . 10. Google Maps & OpenStreetMap (OSM) –

11. ESRI GIS Mapping
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Topographical and strategic map of the Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE), depicting key locations, Roman and Muslim troop positions, roads, rivers, and terrain features. Based on historical sources, including Syvänne (2019), Kaegi (1992), and GIS data.

7 March 2025

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