Map of Medieval North Africa, c. 1065

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This map illustrates the geopolitical situation in North Africa and the Western Mediterranean in 1065 as the region faced a crucial turning point, setting the stage for monumental political realignments. The Hammadid dynasty, having split from the Zirids, was rising in present-day Algeria, while the Banu Hilal and Banu Sulaym's invasion severely weakened the Zirids. These Arab tribes, sent by the Fatimid Caliphate from Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula to punish the Zirids for their shift to Sunni Islam, destabilized much of the region and hastened the decline of the Badicid emirate (itself a rump state of the Zirid empire). Meanwhile, the Almoravids, a Berber confederation, were expanding from the Sahara, poised to exert influence across North Africa and into Iberia. In the Mediterranean, the Normans were advancing their conquest of Sicily, while the fragmented Taifas in al-Andalus struggled with internal divisions, leaving them vulnerable to external threats.

With sincere thanks and admiration to Boutkhil Tayeb for his inspiration, patience, and fantastic research.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2024, September 12). Map of Medieval North Africa, c. 1065. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19431/map-of-medieval-north-africa-c-1065/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of Medieval North Africa, c. 1065." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 12, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19431/map-of-medieval-north-africa-c-1065/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of Medieval North Africa, c. 1065." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Sep 2024. Web. 23 Dec 2024.

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