واسط أول مدينة مدورة في الإسلام : دراسة تاريخية في شكل المدينة و بنائها

Abstract EN

One of the most prominent and most important cities of Iraq in the Umayyad era, because of its role in historical events, during that period of time, built in circular form and do not exaggerate by saying that it is the first city built in Iraq divided by the Tigris River to two halves and thus preceded the city of Baghdad, The construction of the Tigris River is the water supply to the city, which is divided into two halves, which are connected by a bridge that is used for crossing.

The building in the round shape provided a great possibility for the defense of the city and provided protection for the inhabitants.

, Has been proven The days of the effectiveness of the city and the strength of its immunity when it resisted the Abbasids for two years, and it was important that the son of Bshail to write about it and author of the book entitled Wasit history to mention th e importance of the city, describing it and the most prominent of its men and flags.