A member of a Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 12th to 13th centuries, founded by Saladin.
From Arabic 'Ayyub,' the father of Saladin (Salah ad-Din). The dynasty took its name from this patriarch following the typical Islamic naming convention for dynasties based on founder's ancestors.
The Ayyubids under Saladin became legendary for recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders, and they were also patrons of art and learning—they're one of those historical empires that shaped the medieval world!
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