Where are the Arabian Knights?
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I think today's Arabian knights have got to be the doctors and teachers out there.
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The Templars were founded by Hugh de Payens, a knight of the First Crusade, around 1118-1119. Even though the Holy Land was in the hands of the Christians, it was still a dangerous place. Hugh and nine of his fellow knights stayed in the Holy Land after the crusade to provide armed escort for pilgrims traveling from Jaffa to Jerusalem. The Order of the Poor Knights of the Temple of Solomon took their name from the House of Solomon, a wing of the King of Jerusalem’s palace reputed to be the site of the Temple of Solomon. \n\n    As the years went on, the fame of this small group of knights grew and so did its numbers. The Templars were officially recognized and sanctioned by the papacy in 1128 at the Council of Troyes. By the time of the Second Crusade, the order had also won the right to wear a red cross on their white mantles as a symbol of their devotion to God. The group owed no small thanks to the benefaction and endorsement of (Saint) Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most charismatic religious leaders of medieval Europe, for building public support in their favor. \n\n    Along with the Hospitallers, the Templars became the only major, permanent fighting force in Syria. They were involved in every major campaign and battle that took place in the Holy Land during the Crusades. The Templars' discipline was legendary in battle, but they were also seen by some as rash and aggressive, especially under Grand Master Gerard de Ridfort (1185-1189). Along with a powerful martial force, the Templars were reputed to have had the best spy network in the Middle East. In addition, they were important military advisors to the King of Jerusalem on both military and non-military matters. The order eventually became embroiled in the politics and economics of the Holy Land. \n\n    Back in Europe, the Templars owned huge amounts of land to generate supplies and revenue for their brothers fighting in the East.  One source commented that although the Templars as individuals were to own no property, collectively the order wished to acquire everything.  In addition, the Templars were heavily involved with banking and were the main financial backers of several crusades.\n\n    But the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and the Templars burned very brightly.  Due to the loss of lands and life in the Holy Land during the latter half of the thirteenth century, all of the military orders came under criticism.  With the motivation for crusades fading and criticism rising, the Templars were targeted by Philip the Fair, King of France, who was desperately in need of money. On October 13, 1307, most of the order’s members in France were arrested and imprisoned. Charges ranged from sodomy to witchcraft to desecration of the crucifix. Philip’s propaganda master, William of Nogaret, effectively used very old political and religious devices to turn public opinion thoroughly against the Templars. Similar arrests and trials were conducted soon after throughout Europe.  The debate over their guilt or innocence is still a popular topic among scholars. \n\n    Due to the nature of their "fall from grace" and suppression, the Templars have become the subject of popular mythology.  Their alleged activities have been connected to ancient Gnostic traditions, witchcraft and magic, the Masonic order, and even the Shroud of Turin.   Most of the evidence presented in works relating to these matters is fragile at best, however.\n\n    Many broad overviews were written on the Knights Templar during the nineteenth century.  After that time, works concerning the order all but disappear until recently. For the most part modern works concerning the Templars can be divided into two subject categories: general overviews and examinations of their downfall and trial.  Some geographically specific studies (for example, the Templars in Kent) have been also been conducted.  One area of study that is lacking in Templar historiography is biography
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The Knights Templar were founded as a group supposedly to help the folks who were doing pilgrimage to the Holy Land. They set up their headquarters in the supposed stables of King Solomon's Temple. Of course, Solomon's Temple had been destroyed long before, where they were was actually Herod's reconstructed temple -- still destroyed but the most recent. They may have found something there in the ruins. We are not sure.\n\nThey went from being a small band of knights to becoming very wealthy, the equivalent of bankers of the Middle Ages. Eventually, that wealth attracted the envious eyes of a strong King: Philip la Belle (the good looking) of France. He had just managed to buy a Pope (Clement) and decided to take over the Templars. Under sealed orders Philip had all the Templars arrested. Some escaped (supposedly to Scotland and to Spain). The loot went with the escapees. The head of the Templars, Jacques de Molay, was roasted on a fire but not before he cursed King Philip and Pope Clement. Both died within a year of Jacques' death.\n\nThere are some records of fighters looking like Templars showing up in Scotland fighting on the side of Robert the Bruce. This is in the 1300s. Then the rumors sort of died down. Funny thing, the Templar battle flag had a funny cross on it. You have seen it in your grade school history books on the sails of Columus' ships. Oh, they never did find the Templar fleet either.\n\nCenturies later a flamboyant Freemason named Chevalier Ramsey claimed that Freemasonry really was the heir to the Knights Templar. The French (who had long since spit on Philip's grave) ate that up and decided that a Knight Templar degree would be cool. There were many more degrees instituted ontop of the regular three (possibly four if you count the Mark degree) Blue Lodge of Freemasonry degrees. \n\nNow Rosslyn Chapel does have some good ties to Masonry and Templarism. Some even have found Templar graves on the coast of Scotland. Another bunch of authors think that the Shroud of Turin was created by the torturing of Jacques de Molay.\n\nSomehow most of it will remain speculation. But it is fun to read about. When you reach 21 years of age and if you are interested, feel free to knock on the door of Freemasonry and ask to join. Co-Masonry admits women and men. Even before then, most Lodges will allow you to use their libraries. I think all Masons are interested in such.\n\nA Master Mason\nAmerican Co-Masonry\n\nHiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)\nAmon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)\nSapientia Lodge of Research (Larkspur, CO)\nAdamant Mark Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
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The Abbasids were a ruling family in the middle east from 749 to 1258. Read more at Wikipedia:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbasid
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Kuwait maybe. not sure
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are u referring to the Black Stone of Arabia?\nThe Black Stone (called الحجر الأسود al-Hajar-ul-Aswad in Arabic) is a holy relic in Islam. It is roughly 50 cm in diameter. It is found in the Kaaba, a sacred site in Islam, in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the cornerstone of one of the four corners of the religious construction. It can be recognized instantly due to its prominent surrounding silver band.
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good to know ... \n\nyes im arabian ....you want any help?\n\ngood luck :)
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It's Saudi Arabia.  There's a reason its called the Arabian Sea.
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Several sites agree that the number is stated differently in different publications.\n\nThe 25 you mention are the names inscribed in the Winchester Round Table. Other knights may have been at this table at various times, and were part of various Knight orders.
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The Catholic Church. \nThe Monastic Order called "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon" popularly known as the "Knights Templar"\nThe Order was founded in 1119 and they were exempt from all authority except that of the Pope\nThey received massive donations of money, land, and noble-born sons from families across Europe.\nThough the primary mission of the Order was a military one, only a small percentage of its members were actually at the front lines, while many others were involved in developing a financial infrastructure to support the warrior branch. The Order also innovated ways of generating letters of credit for pilgrims who were journeying to the Holy Land, which involved pilgrims depositing their valuables with the Order before setting off on the journey. This may have been the first form of checking put into use. From this mixture of donations and shrewd business dealing, during the 12th and 13th centuries the Order acquired large tracts of land both in Europe and the Middle East, built churches and castles, bought farms and vineyards, was involved in manufacturing and import/export, had its own fleet of ships, and for a time even owned the entire island of Cyprus.
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find the Knights who like to say NEE. lol
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It's where the religion began. Mecca is in Arabia, and that's where Mohammed is from. Mecca is their Jerusalem.
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if u mean the Robes/Shirts that are usually wore by Arabs in the Persian/Arabic Gulf Reigion.. then its called "DISHDAASHA" or sometimes "THOUB". in summer people wear bright and not thik clothes and brighter colors. like mostly White and Yellow.  and in winter they wear the think and dark clothes, like Dark blue, black, brown..etc\nthere are also colors that are not so dark or so bright for other seasons.
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The Third Crusade (1189–1192) was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. It is sometimes referred to as the Kings' Crusade.
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The Al Faisaliah Tower\n\nor\n\nKingdom Tower (Aka Kingdom Center)
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bagdad\nbasra\nmusal\ntikrit\nkufa\nkarbala\nnajaf
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This site is very good on listing the name and addresses of some of the Museums in Europe, Canada and the USA. But you will have to research a bit further if you need more. \n\nhttp://www.islamicart.com/library/museum/usa/ca.html