Urban Structure Development of AL-Fustat City in Sofianid's Period (40 - 60A.H.)

After the conquest of Egypt, Al-Fustat, the first Islamic city in Africa, was established with the features of an Islamic city to fulfill the needs of Muslim warriors. Also, this city played a crucial role as the capital of Egyptian and African provinces of Muslims in the early Islamic period. The social structure, as well as civil and economic transformations of the city in different eras, have always drawn the attention of historian and reserchers.Because of the changes this city underwent during the first Umayyad state, Al-Fustat was transformed from a military to a commercial and administrative city. Hence, by the end of the Sofianids, Al-Fustat became the most important political and administrative city in North Africa. Through consecutive centuries and despite various governmental upheavals, the city maintained its importance due to its social structure as well as its market and economic activities.This work intends to investigate the events and transformations of Al-Fustat during the Sofianids’ period. In addition, this text employs historical descriptive-analytical approach.