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92 Moments
1573
Ottoman rule in Tunisia: Historical context and impact on society and governance.
1550
Ottoman navy takes Tripoli from Spain, securing control over the western Mediterranean.
1535
Spanish forces led by Count of Gages besiege Tunis during historical conflict.
1347
Hafsid dynasty captures Mahdia, establishing rule in Tunisia.
1346
Battle of Kairouan shifts power from Abdalwadid to Hafsid dynasty in Tunisia.
1210
Decline of Almohad power in Tunisia after defeat by Spanish kingdoms at Las Navas de Tolosa.
1158
Almohad conquest of Tunisia from Almoravids marks regional power shift in history.
1107
Ruler Tamim ibn al-Muizz of the Zirid dynasty passes away, impacting Tunisia's history.
1056
Invasion by Banu Hilal reshapes Tunisia's history and culture as nomads settle in.
Almoravid invasion reshapes Tunisia's history with military conquest and cultural influence.
0968
Zirid Dynasty established by Buluggin ibn Ziri in history of North Africa.
0945
Andalusian poet and polymath Ibn Hazm's visit promises cultural exchange and intellectual exploration.
0908
Fatimid Caliphate's conquest of territory influences North Africa's history, shaping its Islamic identity.
0813
Founding of Carthage: A significant Phoenician trading settlement emerges in ancient times.
0808
Abbasid Caliphate grants Tunis autonomy, marking the start of Tunisian independence journey.
0799
Aghlabid dynasty takes power in historical Tunisia, shaping regional culture and history.
0761
Berber uprising leads to the creation of Rustamid Emirate in Tunisia, challenging Arab rulers.
0745
End of Arab-Byzantine wars: Umayyad Caliphate captures Carthage, marking a significant victory.
0710
Ifriqiya Emirate under Umayyad rule in Tunisia, historical significance and establishment context.
0668
Establishment of Kairouan by Uqba ibn Nafi, Arab-Muslim general, significant historical event.
0646
Beginning of Arab conquest in Tunisia changes region's history with lasting impact on culture.
0533
Byzantine General Belisarius recaptures Carthage from the Vandals in an important military victory.
0532
0504
Berber King Mastigas establishes the Kingdom of Altava, a significant historical event in North Africa.
0467
Battle of Cap Bon: Eastern Romans clash with Vandals in North Africa's significant historical conflict.
0438
Germanic tribe Vandals rule North Africa from Carthage as their capital.
0429
Saint Augustine's death during Vandal siege at Hippo Regius, a significant loss.
0400
Saint Marcellinus writes Church chronicle during his tenure as Carthage bishop for posterity.
0263
Conflict initiates between Rome and Carthage in the First Punic War for dominance.
0257
Saint Cyprian of Carthage martyred for Christian faith under Emperor Valerian's persecutions.