From maps and pickaxes, it is now possible to discover ancient relics from a distance, as in the case of a recent find.

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In the 630 Battle of al-Qadisiyah, the Arab army emerged victorious and continued its march into Persia, contributing to the spread of Islam beyond West Asia.