When the Umayyads took control of the Caliphate, Ma'an flourished, and is until today a major hub and a rest area for pilgrims coming from Syria and Turkey on their way to Mecca.
Ma'an flourished for pilgrims. These pilgrims were coming from Syria and Turkey on their way to Mecca. Ma'an is until today a major hub. Ma'an is until today a rest area for pilgrims. These pilgrims are coming from Syria and Turkey on their way to Mecca. The Umayyads took control of the Caliphate.