History of the Middle East balance of power in the Muslim world as Egypt once again emerged as a major power. Religion always played a prevalent role in Middle Eastern culture, affecting learning, architecture, and the ebb and flow of cultures. When Muhammad introduced Islam, it jump-started Middle Eastern culture, inspiring achievements in architecture, the revival of old advances in science and technology, and the formation of a distinct way of life. Islam primarily consisted of the five pillars of belief, including confession of faith, the five prayers a day, to fast during the holy month of Ramadan, to pay the tax for charity (the
The Pillars of the Earth Pillars of the Earth" was performed at Østre Gasværk in Copenhagen, Denmark, under the name "Jordens Søjler". Game developer and publisher Daedalic Entertainment announced their intention to develop an adventure game based on "The Pillars of the Earth", to be released in 2017. The game was published on 16 August 2017. The Pillars of the Earth The Pillars of the Earth is a historical novel by Welsh author Ken Follett published in 1989 about the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England. It is set in the middle of the 12th century, primarily during the Anarchy,