The Most Prominent Kurdish Merchants and Craftsmen in Al-Jazeera Region in The Eight Century AH/ Fourteenth Century AD

Abstract

There is no doubt that economic feudalism, such as commercial activity and craft work, are one of the most important pillars of the emergence and development of the state and an indicator of stability and continuity of life in society.  From this standpoint, we find that the Al-Jazeera region, as one of the prominent regions in the Islamic era, has many special features that distinguish it from other region, foremost of which is its geographical location, which was reflected in the development of economic activities, including commercial activity, as well as its richness in natural and human resources, which had an effectively affected trade. The emergence of many Kurdish personalities who were for their practice of trade until thy became prominent in it, as well as the emergence of many craftsmen in various fields such as makers of medicine, weapons, combat machinery, beverages, wines, perfumery, weaving, tailoring, banking, book transcriber, astrolabe making, and other industries, through this, they served the human community within Islamic civilization and became famous throughout the world prospects.