Midrarids of Sijilmasa

Midrarids of Sijilmasa was a state in Sahara and Sahel (North and West Africa) that lasted from 758 to 976 CE, about 218 years. Its people spoke Berber languages (Numidian, Tuareg, Amazigh dynasties).

Berber dynasty of the oasis city of Sijilmasa, the northern terminus of the gold road from Ghana. Sijilmasa minted much of the gold that reached the Mediterranean.

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Facts

Dates: 758 to 976 CE
Duration: 218 years
Type: State
Region: Sahara and Sahel, North and West Africa
Language family: Berber
Capital: Sijilmasa

Events in North and West Africa during its time

969 Fatimids found Cairo

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE
Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE
Makuria c. 450 to 1312 CE
Kanem Empire c. 700 to 1387 CE
Kingdom of Nri c. 900 to 1911 CE
Alodia c. 500 to 1504 CE
Kingdom of Gao c. 800 to 1430 CE
Takrur c. 800 to 1285 CE
Sultanate of Shewa c. 896 to 1285 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
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East

Questions

When did Midrarids of Sijilmasa exist?

758 to 976 CE, about 218 years.

Where was Midrarids of Sijilmasa?

Sahara and Sahel, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Sijilmasa.

What language did Midrarids of Sijilmasa speak?

Berber. This family includes Numidian, Tuareg, Amazigh dynasties.