- Historical name:
- Madinat al-Salam
- Founded:
- 762 CE
- Peak population:
- 1,500,000 (900 CE)
- Status:
- Capital city
Baghdad (historically Madinat al-Salam) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 762 CE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Baghdad?
- Baghdad is a historic city (historically known as Madinat al-Salam) documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Baghdad founded?
- 762 CE
- What was the historical name of Baghdad?
- Madinat al-Salam