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The Birth of Allah's Prophet---AD 570
The Prophet Muhammad, also known as "The Seal of Prophets", was born on AD 570 in Mecca, Arabia into the Koreish tribe of the area in Arabia. Muhammad's father died before his birth, and was partially raised by both his mother and grandparents, who died in the early years of his life. He was taken in by his uncle and was taught the skills of the bow and arrow and other manly duties . -
Goldmining- AD 570
Goldmining is practiced in the geographic region, which attracts the Europeans to the gold items produced. -
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Prophet Muhammad (Arabia) and the World He Inhabited (Central America and the Caribbean)
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Muhammad Marries Khadija- AD 595
Muhammad marries Khadija at the age of twenty five. Khadija, a self-effecient widow who owns a successful caravan business, worked closely with him and was wooed by his dignity and politeness and decided to engage in marriage at the age of 40. -
Metate Carving Techniques- 600 AD
The progressive process of stone carving techniques on Costa Rican effigy metates, or grinding tables, proved very inportant in the Cental American/Caribbean region of the world at that time. The rich embellishments of the stones displayed multiple images/scenes of animals, resources, humans, etc -
Conte Polychrome Ceramics-AD 600
The hugely drawn and creation of the Conte Polychrome ceramics from Central Panama depicts images and creations of relation to early shamanism, myths, cosmotology. -
Night of Power- AD 610
The Prophet Muhammad received revelation from the angel, Gabriel, regarding the spiritual and ethical teachings of the Koran. Muhammad stayed in the caves of Mt. Hira and Gabriel said to Muhammad: "Proclaim!" -
First Convert & Early Meccan Opposition- AD 610
As a new prophet, Muhammad converts the very first Muslim, his wife, Khadija. She was the person who had strong belief in him. However, as Muhammad tries to convert his fellow Meccans, they show early opposition of the practices and faith of Islam. -
Population in Central America/Caribbean- AD 610
Populations in Jamaica, Puerto Rico,Hispaniola, and Cuba increase. The islands consist of travelers and nomads from Mexico and South America. -
The Hijra- AD 622
The Hijra marks the year of the Arabic Calendar date. In essence, Muhammad fled Mecca to go to Yathrib, later called Medina, to serve as a politician and establish his first Muslim community. -
Jade in the Americas- AD 621
Jade from the Mayan region is traded to Costa Rica where it is recarved. -
Sitio Conte- AD 622
The Pre-Columbian burial site in Central America is constructed for a highly-revered chief, who is buried at Sitio Conte in Central Panama. -
Atlantic Watershed of Costa Rica- AD 622
At Guayabo, there are more than forty circular mounds, two plazas,and causeway. The following things demonstrate relation to the Colombian Sites. -
Islam in Mecca- AD 623
Muhammad is successful in establishing his first Muslim community in Mecca. However, not everyone accepts the religion and decides to enagege in warfare. Despite it all, Muhammad makes his way to the Kaaba to rededicate his faitht= to Allah -
The Battle For Islam- AD 624
Muhammad led his men to battle to fight the Koreish to sustain Islam. -
Curing Rituals- AD 624
The first ritual specialist came in the form of a Jaguar man to comfront the powerful beings and spirits -
Ceramics in Greater Achilles- AD 625
The ceraamic and pottery making begins in Greater Achilles. People began building and sculping structures out of the resource. -
The Hajj- AD 630
Muhammad performs the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca.Muhammad brings forth a treaty to the Meccans and eventually take control of the area -
The Prophet Adopts the Persian Muslim- AD 626
Muhammad adopts the first Persian Muslim convert, Salman al-Farsi, as a member of his household -
Islam Letters of Acceptance- AD 628
Muhammad sends letters to Heraclius, the emporer of Byzantium, and King Khosrow II, the king of Persia, to accept the religion of Islam. -
Muhammad and His Followers- AD 628
Muhammad organized a group of followers to assemble and make a pact to follow Islam. He made them swear to stick by his side and follow the Sufi belief as well. -
Greater in Greater Nicoya - AD 628
Increase of population in Greater Nicoya because of marine resources. This sight attracted many Europeans to exploit the resources and sell them for profit. -
El Hatillo- AD 630
The El Hatillois a signifcant cemetary located along Panama's Parita Riva. The area is responsible for embossed plaques, frogs, etc. -
Death of Muhammad- AD 632
Muhammad dies in the presence of his then, wife Aisha, and her father, Abu Bakr. -
Stone Sculptures- AD 632
In both central and eastern Costa Rica, there are five-feet standing stone sculpture/carving of warriors. In addition, human embodiments are around ceremonial spots at Las Mercedes and Guyabo de Turrialba in the Atlantic Watershed.
