Fatimid Syria and Palestine

Fatimid Syria and Palestine was an empire in Levant (Middle East) that lasted from 970 to 1099 CE, about 129 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

The Ismaili Fatimids of Egypt ruled Palestine and southern Syria and contested Damascus and Aleppo. Caliph al-Hakim ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre destroyed in 1009. They lost Jerusalem to the Crusaders in 1099.

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Facts

Dates: 970 to 1099 CE
Duration: 129 years
Type: Empire
Region: Levant, Middle East
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Cairo (ruled from Egypt)

Events in Middle East during its time

1071 Battle of Manzikert
1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Bagratid Armenia 885 to 1045 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE
Buyids 934 to 1062 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Fatimid Syria and Palestine exist?

970 to 1099 CE, about 129 years.

Where was Fatimid Syria and Palestine?

Levant, in Middle East. Its capital was Cairo (ruled from Egypt).

What language did Fatimid Syria and Palestine speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.