Sub-Saharan Africa 500-1500 C.E

  • Period: 500 to Dec 10, 1500

    Post-Classical Change and Continuities

  • 527

    Justinian, Easter Roman (Byzantine) Emperor.

  • 565

    End of Justinian (Byzantine) Emperor.

  • 570

    Muhammad

  • Dec 10, 610

    Origins of Islam

  • Dec 10, 613

    Ending Origins of Islam

  • Dec 10, 632

    Death of Muhammad

  • Dec 10, 634

    Arab invasions of Middle East spread Islam in North Africa

  • Dec 10, 661

    Ummayad Caliphate Begins

  • Dec 10, 750

    Ummayad Caliphate Ends

  • Dec 10, 750

    Abbasid Caliphate Founded

  • Dec 10, 777

    Independent Islamic Kingdoms begin in North Africa

  • Dec 10, 1000

    Ghana Empire at it's Height (West Africa)

  • Dec 10, 1200

    Rise of Mali Empire

  • Dec 10, 1236

    End of Abbasid Caliphate

  • Dec 10, 1300

    Mali at it's Height with Kanem Empire as it's Rival

  • Dec 10, 1324

    Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa

  • Dec 10, 1400

    Swahili Cities Flourish on East African coast

  • Dec 10, 1417

    Last Chinese Trade Voyage to East Africa (1)

  • Dec 10, 1431

    Last Chinese Trade Voyage to East Africa (2)