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Ribats

Scope note

Use for multifunctional Islamic fortified outposts generally reserved for warriors of the Faith who are committed to defense of frontiers and to proselytizing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000484

Broader Terms used

military camps

Equivalent Terms used

ribat

Created

13yrs ago

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