+The 8th century CE saw the rise of new empires and the vibrant exchange of cultures across continents. From the flourishing [Abbasid Caliphate](/wiki/Abbasid_Caliphate) to the expanding [Carolingian Empire](/wiki/Carolingian_Empire), this era laid crucial groundwork for future ages.
+## See also
+- [Middle Ages](/wiki/Middle_Ages)
+- [Islamic History](/wiki/Islamic_History)
+- [European History](/wiki/European_History)
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