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1040–1147 Berber dynasty in west Africa and Iberia
The Almoravid dynasty (Arabic: المرابطون, romanized: Al-Murābiṭūn, lit. 'those from the ribats') was a Berber Muslim dynasty centered in the territory
Almoravid_dynasty
1974 studio album by Joe Chambers
The Almoravid is the debut album led by drummer Joe Chambers recorded in 1971 and 1973 and released on the Muse label. In his review for AllMusic, Scott
The_Almoravid
Almoravid currency
The Almoravid dinar (Arabic: الدينار المرابطي) was a gold dinar coin minted under the Almoravid dynasty in the Maghreb and Iberia (al-Andalus). The mints
Almoravid_dinar
Almoravid and Almohad textiles were produced within parts of northwest Africa and Spain between 1058 and 1269 CE under the Almoravid (1050s–1147) and Almohad
Almoravid and Almohad textiles
Almoravid_and_Almohad_textiles
Historic monument in Marrakesh, Morocco
The Almoravid Qubba (Arabic: القبة المرابطية), also known as the Qubbat al-Ba'diyyin or Qubbat al-Barudiyyin, is a small monument in Marrakesh, Morocco
Almoravid_Qubba
City in Marrakesh–Safi, Morocco
of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. The city was founded circa 1070 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar as the capital of the Almoravid dynasty. The Almoravids established
Marrakesh
Period of architecture in North Africa and Spain
Almoravid architecture corresponds to a period from the 11th to 12th centuries when the Almoravids ruled over the western Maghreb (present-day Morocco
Almoravid_architecture
Independent states of al-Andalus
recurring feature of al-Andalus history. The taifas were eventually incorporated by the Almoravid dynasty in the late 11th century and, on its collapse
Taifa
1121–1269 Berber empire in North Africa and Iberia
al-Mu'min (r. 1130–1163), the Almohads overthrew the Almoravids, captured Marrakesh in 1147, and established control over the western Maghreb. Abd al-Mu'min
Almohad_Caliphate
Women's quarters in the traditional house of a Muslim family
heir to the throne. Many Almoravid princes and monarchs are known to have Christian (European) slave mothers. The Almoravid Royal Harem had many examples
Harem
Moorish state in Iberia from 1010 to 1238
by the Almoravids in 1102. Following the collapse of Almoravid power, Valencia became independent again in 1145. From 1147 to 1172, it was under the control
Taifa_of_Valencia
Muslim-ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula (711–1492)
kingdoms (1009–1110); the Almoravid Empire (1085–1145); the second taifa period (1140–1203); the Almohad Caliphate (1147–1238); the third taifa period (1232–1287);
Al-Andalus
European political entity (800/962–1806)
The Holy Roman Empire, also known as the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation after 1512, was a polity comprising and controlling much of Central Europe
Holy_Roman_Empire
1109–1110 invasion of Toledo by the Almoravids
In the year 1109, the Almoravid leader Ali ibn Yusuf launched a campaign against the Kingdom of Castile. During the campaign, they captured Talavera and
Almoravid campaign in central Iberia (1109–1110)
Almoravid_campaign_in_central_Iberia_(1109–1110)
Sanhaja Berber dynasty
The Banu Ghaniya were a Massufa Sanhaja Berber dynasty and a branch of the Almoravids. Their first leader, Muhammad ibn Ali ibn Yusuf, a son of Ali ibn
Banu_Ghaniya
Castilian warlord and Prince of Valencia from 1094 to 1099
surrender the principality to the Almoravids in 1102. The name El Cid (Spanish: [el ˈθið]) is a modern Spanish denomination composed of the article el
El_Cid
1086 battle of the Spanish Reconquista
the Almoravid army, led by their king, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, and the forces of King Alfonso VI of Castile. The Almoravids were called into battle by the
Battle_of_Sagrajas
Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco
founded in 1147 by the Almohad caliph Abd al-Mu'min right after he conquered Marrakesh from the Almoravids. A second version of the mosque was entirely
Kutubiyya_Mosque
12th century Catalan mercenary leader
became leader of the Christian mercenary regiment of Tashfin ibn Ali, the Almoravid Sultan of Maghreb and Al-Andalus. In 1147, the Almoravid capital city
Abu-l-Hasan_Ali_ibn_Ruburtayr
Morocco since 788. The common and formal titles of these rulers have varied over time. Since 1957, the designation King has been used. The present King of
List_of_rulers_of_Morocco
Practice of slavery in Muslim era Spain
(756–929), the Caliphate of Córdoba (929–1031), the Taifas (11th century), Almoravid rule (1085–1145), Almohad rule (1147–1238), and the Emirate of Granada
Slavery_in_al-Andalus
Berber princess and politician
ⵜⴰⵏⴼⵣⴰⵡⵜ; died c. 1072), was a Berber woman of influence in the early days of the Almoravid Berber empire which gained control of parts of present-day
Zaynab_an-Nafzawiyyah
State in Mesopotamia (c. 2334–2154 BC)
The Akkadian Empire (/əˈkeɪdiən/) or the Kingdom of Akkad/Agade was an ancient kingdom established around 2300 BCE, often seen as the first empire in
Akkadian_Empire
Prime Minister of Morocco since 2026
and lawyer who is the prime minister of Morocco since 29 September 2026. She is the first woman to hold the office. A member of the Authenticity and Modernity
Fatima_Ezzahra_El_Mansouri
Listing of events in Spanish history
days. The Almoravids withdraw when Count Ramon Berengar III returns from Mallorca. The Almoravid fleet takes the Balearic Islands. The Almoravid general
Timeline of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula
Timeline_of_the_Muslim_presence_in_the_Iberian_Peninsula
Emirate in Iberia (1009–1150)
the Almoravid dynasty against the Christian army in the Battle of Sagrajas (1086), which occurred not far from Badajoz. However, after the Almoravid victory
Taifa_of_Badajoz
Founder and Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate from 1133 to 1163
doctrine of Almohadism into practice, defeated the Almoravids, and extended his rule across Al-Andalus (on the Iberian Peninsula) and as far as Tunis in Ifriqiya
Abd_al-Mu'min
The Almohad Conquest of Marrakesh occurred in 1147 when the Almohad movement seized control of the Almoravid capital, Marrakesh. Almoravid Emir Ishaq ibn
Almohad conquest of Marrakesh (1147)
Almohad_conquest_of_Marrakesh_(1147)
Ruler of Almoravid Dynasty (r. 1061–1106)
1106) was a Sanhaja leader of the Almoravid Empire. He cofounded the city of Marrakesh and led the Muslim forces in the Battle of Sagrajas. Yusuf ibn
Yusuf_ibn_Tashfin
1114 military expedition during the Reconquista
Sea, al-Hajj and ibn Aisha invaded the Catalan counties. At the outset, the Almoravid forces drove through Lleida, the Pla d'Urgell and Segarra. Next they
Almoravid expedition to Catalonia (1114)
Almoravid_expedition_to_Catalonia_(1114)
City in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
remains of an Almoravid fortress can still be seen. The exact location of the former Almoravid mosque is still a matter of dispute. Each year the moussem (festival)
Zagora,_Morocco
1867–1918 dual monarchy in Central Europe
Austria-Hungary, also referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire and officially as the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, was a multi-national empire in Central
Austria-Hungary
Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during
Byzantine_Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its
British_Empire
Ruler of Taifa Zaragoza (1110)
microstate. With this the taifa of Zaragoza expired. ʿAbd al-Malik continued to fight against the Almoravids, until the Aragonese king Alfonso the Battler conquered
Abd_al-Malik_Imad_al-Dawla
Second Islamic caliphate (661–750)
The Umayyad Caliphate, or the Umayyad Empire (US: /uːˈmaɪæd/; Arabic: ٱلْخِلَافَة ٱلْأُمَوِيَّة, romanized: al-Khilāfa al-Umawiyya), was the second Islamic
Umayyad_Caliphate
Manchu-led dynasty of China (1644–1912)
power, the empire stretched from the Sea of Japan in the east to the Pamir Mountains in the west, and from the Mongolian Plateau in the north to the South
Qing_dynasty
Berber chieftain
يحيى بن عمر), was a chieftain of the Lamtuna, a tribe of the Sanhaja confederation, and the second emir of the Almoravid movement. He succeeded Yahya Ibn
Yahya_ibn_Umar_al-Lamtuni
Empire in West Africa from c. 200s to c. 1200s
Ghana waned as that of the "veiled people" grew through the Almoravid movement. Whether the Almoravids conquered Ghana or not, the country certainly did
Ghana_Empire
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
In Pierre Müller; et al. (eds.). Thesaurus Cultus et Rituum Antiquorum (ThesCRA) (in English, Italian, German, and French). Vol. 2 -Purification - Initiation
Roman_Empire
Aristocratic republic in Europe (1569–1795)
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, also referred to as Poland–Lithuania or the First Polish Republic (Polish: I Rzeczpospolita), was a federative real
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Polish–Lithuanian_Commonwealth
Capital and largest city of Spain
the Almoravid period, and its walls were destroyed in 1110. Madrid was confirmed as villa de realengo [es] (linked to the Crown) in 1123, during the reign
Madrid
Medieval kingdom in Valencia
Campeador" and settling in the city. The Almoravid pressure did not relent and in mid-September of that same year an army under the command of Muhammad ibn
Lordship_of_Valencia
from this time, both of them either built, restored, or expanded by the Almoravids and Almohads. Military technology again became more sophisticated, with
Fortifications_of_al-Andalus
Imperial dynasty in China (202 BC – 220 AD)
short-lived Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and the interregnum known as the Chu–Han Contention (206–202 BC). It was succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD)
Han_dynasty
1526–1857 empire in South Asia
The Mughal Empire was an early modern empire in South Asia. At its peak, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus River Basin in the west
Mughal_Empire
Form of Arabic script
The University of al-Qarawiyyin, the Almoravid Qubba, and the Almoravid Minbar bear examples of Almoravid Kufic. The Kufic script of the Almoravid dinar
Maghrebi_script
1094 battle between El Cid and the Almoravids
forces of El Cid, ruler of the Principality of Valencia, and the Almoravid Empire under the command of Muhammad ibn Tashfin, near the towns of Mislata and Quart
Battle_of_Cuarte
Historic art object in Morocco
in the early 12th century by order of the Almoravid ruler Ali ibn Yusuf. The minbar was commissioned for the main mosque of Marrakesh, the Almoravid capital
Minbar of the Kutubiyya Mosque
Minbar_of_the_Kutubiyya_Mosque
Iberian King (c. 1040 – 1109)
greatly expand the territory and influence of the Leonese/Castilian realm, but also provoked an Almoravid invasion that Alfonso would spend the remainder of
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Alfonso_VI_of_León_and_Castile
1438–1533 empire in South America
was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The administrative, political, and military center of the empire was in the city of Cusco. The Inca
Inca_Empire
Catalan adventurer and military leader (died 1142/44)
and military leader who defended the Almoravid caliphate in North Africa against the Almohad onslaught. He was the son of Guislabert II, viscount of
Reverter_(viscount)
Islamic taifa state in the Mediterranean Sea
period in which the Balearic Islands were integrated into the Almoravid Empire, it ended up disintegrating, suffering the same fate as the Caliphate of Córdoba
Taifa_of_Majorca
Princess of Almoravid Dynasty
officer of the Almoravid dynasty. In the guise of a man, wearing armour she participated in the defense of the citadel of Marrakesh during the Almohad conquest
Fannu
Historical period
of Coimbra marked the height of Almoravid power in Iberia. Keeping Coimbra would have proven difficult for the Almoravids. After the successful defense
Portugal_in_the_Reconquista
Moroccan cultural heritage site
further south by Ya'qub al-Mansur after 1184. As the Almohad rulers moved to the new kasbah, the old Almoravid palace and fortress fell out of use and was
Jemaa_el-Fnaa
5th Almoravid king (r. 1106–1143)
Arabic: علي بن يوسف; c. 1084 – 28 January 1143) was an Almoravid emir who ruled the Almoravid dynasty from 1106 until his death in 1143. He succeeded
Ali_ibn_Yusuf
Medieval Christian military campaigns (722–1492)
confronted by the century-long rule of the Sanhaja-ruled Almoravid dynasty and subsequently the religious extremism of the Almohad Caliphate of the Masmuda
Reconquista
Country in Southern and Western Europe
arrival from North Africa of the Islamic ruling sects of the Almoravids and the Almohads achieved temporary unity upon the Muslim-ruled territory, with
Spain
Continent
The Ghana Empire formed in the Sahel from between the 2nd and 8th centuries, while from the 7th century the Gao Empire ruled to its east. Almoravid capture
Africa
Theologian and founder of Almoravid movement
theologian, spiritual leader and the founder of the Almoravid movement. Abdallah ibn Yasin was from the tribe of the Jazulah (pronounced Guezula), a Sanhaja
Abdallah_ibn_Yasin
Ethnic group indigenous to North Africa
the Almoravids and Almohads. Their Berber successors—the Marinids, the Zayyanids, and the Hafsids—continued to rule until the 16th century. From the 16th
Berbers
Russian state from 1721 to 1917
The Russian Empire was an empire that extended across northern Eurasia from 1721 until the proclamation of the Russian Republic in 1917, forming the final
Russian_Empire
Western half of the Roman Empire (395–476)
the Western Roman Empire was the Roman Empire's western provinces collectively during any period in which they were administered separately from the eastern
Western_Roman_Empire
Town in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Zenata Berbers. When the Almoravids invaded from the Sahara Desert under Abd Allah ibn Yasin, Aghmāt was defended by Laqūt, leader of the Maghrawa tribe. Laqūt
Aghmat
Muslim state (1013–1110)
the Almoravids, who managed to bring the Taifas Emirates under their control. After the death of El Cid, his kingdom was conquered by the Almoravids,
Taifa_of_Zaragoza
Former empire (c. 1299–1922)
The Ottoman Empire, also known historically as Turkey or the Turkish Empire, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North
Ottoman_Empire
Religious wars of the High Middle Ages
the Reconquista—the expansion of the northern Christian states—prompting intervention by the radical Almoravids from the Maghreb. In southern Italy, Norman
Crusades
Historical Medieval city in Morocco
city. During the Almoravid's rule, the city shared in the centralized governing structure of the Almoravid Empire. Around this time the nearby mountain
Sijilmasa
Empire in Eurasia from 1206–1368
The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history. Originating in present-day Mongolia in East Asia, the medieval empire at its height stretched
Mongol_Empire
Western European kingdom (c. 481–843)
The Kingdom of the Franks (Latin: Regnum Francorum), also known as the Frankish Kingdom or Francia, was the largest post-Roman kingdom in Western Europe
Francia
German state from 1871 to 1918
The German Empire (German: Deutsches Reich), also referred to as Imperial Germany or the Second Reich, was the period of the German Reich from the unification
German_Empire
Capital of Andalusia and the Province of Seville, Spain
the collapse of the Caliphate of Córdoba in the early 11th century; later it was ruled by Almoravids and Almohads until being incorporated into the Crown
Seville
Domes in religious architecture during the High Middle Ages
Unlike the Cordoba ribs, those of the Almoravid Qubba are hidden such that the structure appears to be three layers of tri-lobed squinches supporting the dome
High_medieval_domes
architecture. Starting with the Almoravid and Almohad domination of the 11th–13th centuries, most medieval fortifications in the western Maghreb shared many
Fortifications_of_the_Maghreb
Imperial dynasty of China (221–206 BC)
The Qin dynasty (/tʃɪn/ CHIN) was the first imperial dynasty of China. It is named for its progenitor state of Qin, a fief of the confederal Zhou dynasty
Qin_dynasty
Colonial empire between 1492 and 1976
The Spanish Empire, sometimes referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976
Spanish_Empire
Period of architecture in North Africa and Spain
preceding Almoravid period and of Almoravid architecture. Along with the Almoravid period preceding it, the Almohad period is considered one of the most formative
Almohad_architecture
1139 battle of the Portuguese Reconquista
led by the Almoravid wāli (governor) of Córdoba, Muhammad Az-Zubayr Ibn Umar, who is identified as "King Ismar" in Christian chronicles. The exact location
Battle_of_Ourique
Ethnic group
the desert. One of the most consequential chapters in early Mauritanian Berber history is the rise of the Almoravid movement in the eleventh century. Around
Berbers_in_Mauritania
German state from 1933 to 1945
the German Reich and later the Greater German Reich, was the German state between 1933 and 1945, when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party controlled the country
Nazi_Germany
City in the Balearic Islands, Spain
struggle to end Almoravid control. After this, the Islands became part of the Almoravid dynasty. The inglobement[check spelling] of all the taifa to a larger
Palma_de_Mallorca
Domes in religious architecture in the Early Middle Ages
architecture. The early Islamic domes in the Syrian region as well as the Mausoleum of Theodoric in Italy are believed to have benefited from the work of Syrian
Early_medieval_domes
1101–1102 siege of Valencia in the Reconquista
The siege of Valencia was fought between the Almoravids and the Lordship of Valencia. Valencia was defended by El Cid's widow, Jimena Díaz. After months
Siege_of_Valencia_(1101–1102)
Founder of the Almohad movement (c.1080–c.1128/30)
launched among the Masmuda Berbers of the Atlas Mountains. Ibn Tumart launched an open revolt against the ruling Almoravids during the 1120s. After his
Ibn_Tumart
Country in North Africa
himself the Mahdi. They emphasized the absolute unity of God (Tawhid) and opposed what they viewed as Almoravid religious errors. Abd al-Mu'min became the first
Algeria
Region of North Africa; the western half of the Arab world
Hammudids, Nasrids, Saadians, Alawites and the Sennusids, as well as the Berber empires of the Ifranids, Almoravids, Almohads, Hammadids, Zirids, Marinids
Maghreb
Defensive fortification in Seville, Spain
Macarena, of Almoravid origin and renovated in the 18th century; located opposite the Basílica de La Macarena. Puerta Osario, of Almoravid origin, it was
Walls_of_Seville
Ruler of the Ghana Empire from 1040 to 1062
Ghana Bassi was a leader of the Ghana Empire during the time of conquest by the Almoravids. The Almoravids had grown in power while seeking Sahara trade
Ghana_Bassi
711–1249 region of southern Portugal under Muslim rule
what is now Portugal after the fall of the Almoravid dynasty: the second Taifa of Mértola, which lasted from 1144 to 1151, the second Taifa of Silves, which
Gharb_al-Andalus
Nomadic Berber tribe
to Adrar Plateau. During the Almoravid period, many Lamtunas emigrated northwards. Currently, the Lemtuna Tribe is based in the South of Mauritania (Monguel
Lamtuna
West African kingdom (1180–1897)
other materials. The presence of the sickle-cell allele in the Sahara during the Green Sahara period suggests that ancient ancestors of the Edo people may
Kingdom_of_Benin
8th-century conquest by the Umayyads
kingdoms. The Almoravids (1086–1094) and the Almohads (1146–1173) occupied al-Andalus, followed by the Marinids in 1269, but that could not prevent the fragmentation
Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula
Muslim_conquest_of_the_Iberian_Peninsula
This is a list of wars involving the Kingdom of Morocco and the former entities that ruled the modern polity. Moroccan victory Moroccan defeat Another
List of wars involving Morocco
List_of_wars_involving_Morocco
Almoravid leader
founded the Almoravid movement. Yahya Ibn Ibrahim is the first Almoravid emir. His successor Yahya ibn Umar was his nephew. Yahya Ibn Ibrahim was from the Godala
Yahya_Ibn_Ibrahim
Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco
named after the Almoravid ruler Ali ibn Yusuf. The mosque was originally founded in either the late 11th or early 12th century as the city's principal
Ben_Youssef_Mosque
Ancient Semitic maritime civilization
The Phoenicians were an ancient Semitic-speaking people who inhabited city-states in Canaan along the Levantine coast of the eastern Mediterranean, primarily
Phoenicia
Imperial dynasty of China (1368–1644)
Yuan dynasty. The Ming was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by the Han people, the majority ethnic group in China. Although the primary capital
Ming_dynasty
Almoravid military commander
al-Andalus (1146–1148). He was the son of Ali ibn Yusuf, the head of a family allied with the Almoravid dynasty, and of an Almoravid princess named Ghaniya.
Yahya_ibn_Ghaniya
Four historical capital cities
Morocco and the power of the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties. It was founded in 1070/71 by Yusuf ibn Tashufin and became the capital for the two following
Imperial_cities_of_Morocco
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