southwest Asia and norther Africa

  • 570

    Muhammad is born

  • Arabs and Berber traders travel across the saharah
    700

    Arabs and Berber traders travel across the saharah

  • 800

    The kingdom of Ghana flourishes

  • Al-razi writes medical text
    900

    Al-razi writes medical text

  • Al-Azhar university a center of learning is founded in cario
    970

    Al-Azhar university a center of learning is founded in cario

  • The empire of Mali is formed
    1100

    The empire of Mali is formed

  • The Ottoman Empire is founded by Osman 1.
    1300

    The Ottoman Empire is founded by Osman 1.

  • Mansa Musa makes the hajj to Mecca
    1324

    Mansa Musa makes the hajj to Mecca

  • Ottoman Turks conquer Constiantiople
    1453

    Ottoman Turks conquer Constiantiople