The Almohad Empire reached its peak in 1200, dominated by a centralized power.
The Safavid Empire, born in 1200, marked Iranian history.
The conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 marked a major turning point.
The Córdoba Caliphate, founded in 929, marks a political and cultural climax in al-Andalus.
Gabriel García Márquez, master of magic realism and Nobel.
The Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded in 859 in Fez, is the oldest in the world.
The coronation that changed Europe's history in 800.
In 752, Todai-ji temple emerged as a political and religious symbol in Japan.
The Battle of Poitiers in 732 marked a major turning point in Europe.
Hegira marked the beginning of the Islamic era in 622.
The capture of Atahualpa marked a decisive turning point in 1532.
The peak of the Songhai Empire, an African golden age.