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989 – 1992
Year 989 (Roman numerals, CMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * Emperor Basil II uses his contingent of 6,000 Varangians to help him defeat Bardas Phokas the Younger, Bardas Phokas (the Younger), who suffers a seizure during the siege of Abydos (Hellespont), Abydos (threatening to blockade the Dardanelles). Phokas dies, ending the revolt and threat to Constantinople. Upon Phokas' death, the other rebel leader Bardas Skleros (who is captured and Political mutilation in Byzantine culture, blinded) yields to Basil's superior forces. Europe * Summer – Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine, Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine, captures the city of Reims by treachery of its new archbishop, Arnulf (archbishop of Reims), Arnulf (the Legitimacy (family law), illegitimate son of the late King Lothair of France, Lothair III). King Hugh Capet, Hugh I (Capet), demands that Pope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankore Moske Timboektoe
Sankoré Madrasa (also called the University of Sankoré, or Sankore Masjid) is one of three ancient centers of learning located in Timbuktu, Mali. It is believed to be established by Mansa Musa, who was the ruler of the Mali Empire, though the Sankoré mosque itself was founded by an unknown Malinke patron. The three mosques of Sankoré: Sankoré, Djinguereber, and Sidi Yahya comprise the University of Timbuktu. The madrasa went through multiple periods of patronage and renovation under both the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire until the Battle of Tondibi in 1591 led to its looting. Madrasa (مدرسة) means school/university in Arabic and also in other languages that have been influenced by Islam. History The University of Sankoré has its roots in the Sankoré Mosque, which was built in 988 AD with the financial backing of a Malinke woman."The University of Sankore Is Founded in Timbuktu." In Africa, edited by Jennifer Stock, 95-98. Vol. 1 of ''Global Events'': ''Milestone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
