Emirate of Nekor: Map & History
The Emirate of Nekor or Salihid Emirate was an emirate centered in the Rif area of present-day Morocco.
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The Emirate of Nekor or Salihid Emirate was an emirate centered in the Rif area of present-day Morocco. Its capital was initially located at Temsamane, and then moved to Nekor. The ruling dynasty has been described as either of Himyarite Arab descent or of Nafza Berber descent. The emirate was founded in 710 CE by Salih I ibn Mansur through a Caliphate grant. Under his guidance, the local Berber (Amazigh) tribes adopted Islam, but later deposed him in favor of one Dawud al-Rundi from the Nafza tribe. They subsequently changed their mind and reappointed Salih ibn Mansur. His dynasty, the Banu Salih, thereafter ruled the region until about 1015.
Emirate of Nekor in Depth
History
The Arab conquest of North Africa began in 648, bringing Islam, thereafter the predominant religion of the region. Uqba ibn Nafi (662–683) was the leader of the Muslim conquest of the Maghreb. When his troops attacked local mountain Berber tribes, Arab reinforcements appeared in the Rif to join them. One of these groups was led by a South Arabian called Salih I ibn Mansur, who founded the Banu Salih dynasty in 710, ruling until 749. His putative south Arabian origin is disputed by al-Ya'qubi, who associates him with the Nafza Berber tribe in his Kitab al-Buldan (Book of Countries). The Salih family founded the Emirate of Nekor and ruled it for more than three hundred years. Located beside the river Nekor, east of al-Husaima (al-Hoceima), it prospered through trade and commerce.
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Emirate of Nekor: Key Facts
| Capitals | Temsamane, Nekor |
|---|---|
| Religion | Islam |
| Founded | 710 CE |
| Dissolved | 1019 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1709337 (CC0).
Emirate of Nekor Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Emirate of Nekor appears, with the other states of the time.
Emirate of Nekor Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 7,368 km² in 1022 CE.
Emirate of Nekor: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Emirate of Nekor exist?
Emirate of Nekor is dated to 750 CE – 1027 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Emirate of Nekor?
The capital of Emirate of Nekor was Temsamane (710–760), Nekor (760–1015).
How large was Emirate of Nekor at its peak?
At its peak in 1022 AD Emirate of Nekor covered about 7,368 km².
How did the map of Emirate of Nekor change over time?
Emirate of Nekor appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 750 CE to 1000 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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