Lebanon Medieval
1000-1300AD
Lebanon
Medieval Lebanon was a period of great political and cultural change in the region. Lebanon was conquered by the Muslims in the 7th century AD, and during this period, Islam became the dominant religion in the region. However, Lebanon also continued to be a center of Christian culture during this period. One of your ancestors may have been a Lebanese merchant who traveled the Mediterranean trading goods. Another of your ancestors may have been a Lebanese artist who created mosaics and sculptures in the Islamic style.