Qal'at Bani Hammad was a fortified city in the mountains of northern Algeria, founded by Hammad ibn Buluggin, the founder of the Hammadid dynasty, a branch of the Zirids who broke away from their rule in Ifriqiya. It served as the Hammadid capital for several decades and had palaces, a large mosque with a distinctive minaret and a lively trading economy. The city was abandoned when the dynasty moved its capital to the coast at Bejaia, under pressure from the Banu Hilal tribes. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its ruins show the development of Islamic art and architecture in North Africa.
Before and after
- from 1005 to 1797Republic of Genoa
- 1006Construction of Gonbad-e Qabus
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- 1006The brightest supernova in recorded history appears
- from 1007 to 1090Construction of Qal'at Bani Hammad
- c. 1010Origins of Hanoi
- 1010Construction of Prahadisvarar Temple
- c. 1010sMurasaki Shikibu writes The Tale of Genji
- from c. 1011 to 1215Ghurid dynasty
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