Taifa of Almería: Map & History
The Taifa of Almería was a Muslim medieval Arab kingdom located in what is now the province of Almería in Spain.
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The Taifa of Almería was a Muslim medieval Arab kingdom located in what is now the province of Almería in Spain. The taifa originated in 1012 and lasted until 1091.
Modern Countries Once Part of Taifa of Almería
At its mapped extent, Taifa of Almería covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Taifa of Almería's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Taifa of Almería in Depth
History
The exact year that Almeria gained independence from the Caliphate of Cordoba is debated by scholars. Some historians claim that the kingdom was independent when the Slavic Governor Ibn Aflah came to power. This is debated due to the influence Cordova still had during the two years of Ibn Aflah’ rule. However there is no doubt that once Khayran, himself a former governor of Almeria under the Caliphate, returned and took the city by siege, Almeria had gained independence.
During the rule of Khayran investments were made into the infrastructure in Almeria. Khayran expanded and fortified the Alcazaba, the palace of Almeria. He also invested in expanding the great mosque of Almeria. Khayran's reign was a time of economic prosperity for Almeria.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Taifa of Almería (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Taifa of Almería: Key Facts
| Capital | Almería |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1010 |
| Dissolved | 1147 |
Facts from Wikidata Q2580032 (CC0).
Taifa of Almería Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 20,948 km² in 1036 CE.
Taifa of Almería: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Taifa of Almería exist?
Taifa of Almería is dated to 1015 CE – 1249 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Taifa of Almería?
The capital of Taifa of Almería was Almería.
How large was Taifa of Almería at its peak?
At its peak in 1036 AD Taifa of Almería covered about 20,948 km².
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