The Impact of Historical Geography on the Cultural Formation in Hejaz before Islam

Abstract

This research focusses on the historical geography of Hejaz and its definition, and the impact of historical geography on civilization unity, and the effect of historical geography on culture and its definition. The research also deals with the most important sources of cultural life in Hejaz, and the cultural life in Hejaz before Islam, such as writing, literature, myths, proverbs, and arts. The research has revealed that civilization was the dominant feature, not only in Hejaz, but also throughout the Arabian Peninsula. It has also revealed that the life of the Arab human before Islam was not restricted to conquests and wars, but rather was a creative spirit and a productive mind, with the ability to adapt to various climatic or social conditions.