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High & Late Middle Ages1015 CE – 1071 CEPeak: 5,020 km² (1068 CE)

Taifa of Arcos: Map & History

The Taifa of Arcos was a Berber medieval taifa kingdom that existed in two periods; first from 1011 to 1068.

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Capital: Arcos de la Frontera, currently in Cádiz, Andalusia, SpainCapital at 36.75°N, 5.81°WPeak Extent: 5,020 km²Vector Attribution: Cliopatria (CC BY 4.0)Wikidata: Q2390604 ↗
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Medieval Berber kingdom of the 11th century

The Taifa of Arcos was a Berber medieval taifa kingdom that existed in two periods; first from 1011 to 1068. Ruled by the Zanata Berber family of the Banū Jizrūn. From 1068 until 1091 it was under the forcible control of Seville, by Abbad II al-Mu'tadid. It regained its independence from 1143 to 1145 when it was finally conquered by the Almohad Caliphate.

Capital / Seat
Arcos de la Frontera, currently in Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain
Common Languages
Andalusi Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Imperial Currency
Dirham and Dinar
State Governance
Monarchy
Historical Religion
Islam, Roman Catholicism, Judaism
Peak Territory
5,020 km²
Preceded By
Caliphate of Cordoba
Succeeded By
Taifa of Seville, Almohad dynasty
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Taifa of Arcos: Key Facts

Key facts about Taifa of Arcos
CapitalArcos de la Frontera
Founded1011
Dissolved1145

Facts from Wikidata Q2390604 (CC0).

Taifa of Arcos Timeline

Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion

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Territorial Apex1068 CE

Expansion to peak recorded area of 5,020 km² in 1068 CE.

Taifa of Arcos: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Taifa of Arcos exist?

Taifa of Arcos is dated to 1015 CE – 1071 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.

What was the capital of Taifa of Arcos?

The capital of Taifa of Arcos was Arcos de la Frontera, currently in Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.

How large was Taifa of Arcos at its peak?

At its peak in 1068 AD Taifa of Arcos covered about 5,020 km².