The Ayyubid Dynasty (1171–1260), founded by Saladin, carried a yellow banner adorned with an eagle — the origin of the Eagle of Saladin heraldic emblem.
The Ayyubid dynasty (1169–1250) was founded by Saladin and ruled Egypt, Syria, and the Levant. The plain yellow/gold flag represented the dynasty's power and Islamic faith. The Ayyubids were famous for their military victories during the Crusades.
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