[PAR] [TLE] Al-Ukhaidir Fortress [SEP] The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidir or Abbasid palace of Ukhaider is located roughly 50 km south of Karbala, Iraq.  It is a large, rectangular fortress erected in 775 AD with a unique defensive style.  Constructed by the Abbasid caliph As-Saffah's nephew Isa ibn Musa, Ukhaidir represents Abbasid architectural innovation in the structures of its courtyards, residences and mosque.  Excavations at Ukhaidir were conducted in the early 20th century by Gertrude Bell.  Ukhaidir was an important stop on regional trade routes, similar to Atshan and Mujdah.  The complex comprises a primary hall, a large Iwan, a reception hall and servants quarters.  The fortress exemplifies Abbasid architecture in Iraq by demonstrating the "despotic and the pleasure-loving character of the dynasty" in its grand size but cramped living quarters. [PAR] [TLE] Gertrude Bell [SEP] Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE (14 July 1868 – 12 July 1926) was an English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, and archaeologist who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her knowledge and contacts, built up through extensive travels in Greater Syria, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, and Arabia.  Along with T. E. Lawrence, Bell helped support the Hashemite dynasties in what is today Jordan as well as in Iraq.
[PAR] [TLE] Al - Ukhaidir Fortress [ SEP ] The Fortress of Al - Ukhaidir or Abbasid palace of Ukhaider is located roughly 50 km south of Karbala , Iraq . It is a large , rectangular fortress erected in 775 AD with a unique defensive style . Constructed by the Abbasid caliph As - Saffah 's nephew Isa ibn Musa , Ukhaidir represents Abbasid architectural innovation in the structures of its courtyards , residences and mosque . Excavations at Ukhaidir were conducted in the early 20th century by Gertrude Bell . Ukhaidir was an important stop on regional trade routes , similar to Atshan and Mujdah . The complex comprises a primary hall , a large Iwan , a reception hall and servants quarters . The fortress exemplifies Abbasid architecture in Iraq by demonstrating the " despotic and the pleasure - loving character of the dynasty " in its grand size but cramped living quarters . [PAR] [TLE] Gertrude Bell [ SEP ] Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell , CBE ( 14 July 1868 – 12 July 1926 ) was an English writer , traveller , political officer , administrator , and archaeologist who explored , mapped , and became highly influential to British imperial policy - making due to her knowledge and contacts , built up through extensive travels in Greater Syria , Mesopotamia , Asia Minor , and Arabia . Along with T. E. Lawrence , Bell helped support the Hashemite dynasties in what is today Jordan as well as in Iraq .
In what year did the archaeologist that conducted early 20th century excavations at The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidir, die?
In what year did the archaeologist that conducted early 20th century excavations at The Fortress of Al - Ukhaidir , die ?
1926
1926