A HOUSE DIVIDED - TAIFAS AND THE ALMORAVIDS - WOTW EP 7 P1

The Great Caliphate of Cordoba is no more. She has fractured into a multitude of smaller states and can no longer hold the line against the advancing Christian Kingdoms. Perhaps the growing and powerful Almoravids of North Africa can turn the tide?
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[@FlashPointHx]

The Almoravids have arrived! If you are enjoying the series leave me some comments and subscribe. Share the video podcast on social media or with someone who likes history - I appreciate anyone who helps the channel grow! If you’re really into it, consider contributing on Patreon. All the best!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you ! It’s good to have you here. I think part of it is my topic. A bit of a niche subject in history. But the channel is definitely growing. Started the year with 700 subscribers now nearly 6k.

[@xerex21212]

Flash Point History OK that's cool. I was worried. Also while this maybe a niche topic it's very important. Right now your channel is the only one to describe the Moors in any detail.

[@FlashPointHx]

As a result my ratings on iTunes have suffered - seems like when you portray a balanced picture or bring this period into the light, some do not like the idea.

[@riflechess7693]

@@FlashPointHx thanks for being an honest white man, no OFFENSE, we're all the human race!!! I'm from Senegal and there's A lot more to this MOORISH history but you're very close...much RESPECT

[@riflechess7693]

@@FlashPointHx my favorite MOORISH king was AL MANSUR, he was from Senegal and his army WAS RUTHLESS...

[@pritulkhan1395]

Wow man, this is so amazing. I was just in Morocco for vacation and got interested in the history of the Berbers and the Almoravid dynasty. Thank you so much for this video

[@FlashPointHx]

You are so welcome- happy you liked the video! A buddy of mine and I were in Morocco for nearly a month traveling the breath of the country. What part did you go to?

[@pritulkhan1395]

@@FlashPointHx Imlil, Marrakech and Essaouira

[@FlashPointHx]

@@pritulkhan1395 Nice - We never made it to Essaouira - but I head it is quite luxurious there. We started in Casablanca and headed up to Rabat then across to Fez then onward to the Ziz valley and the Western Sahara. On the way back we stayed in the high atlas for three nights and finally ended up in Marrakesh, which as you known can't be missed. Need to get back there one of these days.

[@pritulkhan1395]

@@FlashPointHx nice, Essaouira is perhaps my fave city there. A Game of Thrones episode was filmed there, so that in itself is worth checking out. Planning on doing Mughal Empire series as well in the future?

[@FlashPointHx]

@@pritulkhan1395 Oh yeah - I'm Indian - this is a must do.

[@Ealdorman_of_Mercia]

19:56 Absolutely epic. The choice of soundtrack, riveting narrative, concept art. So perfect ! I re-watched this video so many times. Also absolutely love the effort put into pronouncing Arabic words correctly ! Other historians would just turn it into English :)

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! It took me a while to get the hang of those Arabic names

[@goreacraft]

today is a good day .. a video from you , HistoryMarche and Kings and Generals , thank you

[@FlashPointHx]

its good to be included with such great channels! Thanks!

[@goreacraft]

they have different style then yours but i like them too very much

[@ziyankhan8499]

@@FlashPointHx tbh your channel has a far more i interesting topic!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks appreciate that!

[@terryhsiao1745]

I sub to all three hahaha

[@SandCat1995]

Great work : brilliant editing and the narration is very captivating ! Greetings from Morocco

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I've been to your beautiful country and traveled all over from Casablanca to Rabat and then over to Fez the Western Sahara and back to Marrakesh! Loved it!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I've been to your beautiful country and traveled all over from Casablanca to Rabat and then over to Fez the Western Sahara and back to Marrakesh! Loved it!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I've been to your beautiful country and traveled all over from Casablanca to Rabat and then over to Fez the Western Sahara and back to Marrakesh! Loved it!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I've been to your beautiful country and traveled all over from Casablanca to Rabat and then over to Fez the Western Sahara and back to Marrakesh! Loved it!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I've been to your beautiful country and traveled all over from Casablanca to Rabat and then over to Fez the Western Sahara and back to Marrakesh! Loved it!!

[@LauftFafa]

First imperial dynasty of morroco .

[@FlashPointHx]

And wouldn’t be that last!

[@zakariaalami1491]

Second the idrissids where the first

[@jostraklahcen1676]

there was no Morocco, this claim as being a moroccan dynasty is just so that arabs can claim Berber caliphates. morocco only came after the alaouite dynasty

[@LauftFafa]

@@jostraklahcen1676 read history dude . Al maghrib in arabic existed since 750s during the berber revolt . Blame your stupidity for following western namings . Al maghrib just few years ago celebrated 1200 years anniversary of its foundation by idriss the great and you here come to talk like ignorants . Following your logic iran of today is not persia of the 20s because this is iran and the other is persia , a nation change its name and we consider it a new nation who have no relationship with its predecessor right ? Like seriously go away .

[@jostraklahcen1676]

@@LauftFafa you are stupid al maghreb is a region name, while you said a moroccan dynasty, the name iran comes from the iranic race. They switched from persian culture and rule (shah) to a shia muslim ruler ayatollah. Which western name? you dumbass your arab king is kissing the france ass. Just because they celebrate a anniversary doesnt mean that its right or historically accurate.

[@Saracen.]

.Just another brilliant video. I don’t know how the Almoravids with their nomadic leather armour and infantry units could have fought so well against chain mail and heavy cavalry charge. Rare Medieval battle of African v European warfare.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks! I'm really happy you like my videos. It must have been a bit of a shock for any man standing in the field. But If I've learned anything from the Early Islamic Conquest and later the Berbers - in many situations - the battle goes to the side that just wants it more.

[@zardassouki1812]

@@FlashPointHx also believing you will win and not afraid to die will give any worrier an almost magical sharper sword.

[@FlashPointHx]

Sometimes it comes down to who wants it more

[@FlashPointHx]

@Alinero bright And then after them came the Almohad and then the Marinids - Al Andalus would get one saving military force after another - but she would lose her soul in the process

[@Thinkaboutit56789]

@@zardassouki1812I know this response is late but the almoravids made use of Senegalese shock cavalry and altogether used great hit and run tactics

[@maryamzrk945]

GOOD stufffff...I've been hooked since 6pm and it's 10:15pm. Going to complete this one and continue tomorrow again!

[@FlashPointHx]

Enjoy! Let me know what you think when you get to the end of the content =)

[@maryamzrk945]

@@FlashPointHx Okay so I detracted because suddenly became Very interested in the situation of Muslims Now in Spain

[@MAtlas-hx2os]

Morocco ❤ 💪

[@FlashPointHx]

I spent nearly 3 weeks in morocco. It was awesome. What a beautiful and interesting country, with such a rich history!

[@haitamc5611]

@@FlashPointHx And no one in our own country knows it.

[@jostraklahcen1676]

berbers

[@MarwanExpert]

@@jostraklahcen1676 hahaha no algeria 😂

[@juandom6432]

@@FlashPointHx You're welcome anytime!

[@MohamedKutami]

Almoravids 🇲🇷🇲🇷🇲🇷

[@AbdurhmanTouareg]

Tuareg people (Kel Tamasheq as they call themselves) have preserved the culture and lifestyle of Almoravids, including the veil (letham in Arabic or Tajoulmoust in Tamasheq). In fact, many of the used pictures of veiled people in this video were of contemporary Tuareg people. What was happening over the centuries was that Sanhaja of the west parts of the Sahara ( in modern-day Mauritania ) was being Arabized linguistically and genealogically. However, Senhaja in the east ( Tuareg or Kel Tamasheq) have preserved their language and Amazigh/Berber genealogy.

[@Hunnid24]

Thank you for the into!!!

[@danionthego]

What a wonderful way to read history ! Thank You!

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vanhovemare]

awesome combo of playful American English and a rare grasp of correct Spanish & Arabian pronunciation, congrats! A pleasure to watch!

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha! I'm really happy you enjoyed the video. I've been working with native Arabic speakers - some of my fans have actually sent me voice recordings to get the Arabic correct. My wife (who is Latina) has been correcting my Spanish for years. I'm still trying to get a better understanding of how to pronounce Spanish Spanish - as compared with Latin American Spanish which was been a bit of a challenge. Think I just need to get back to Spain again =) Again, thanks for the kind words!

[@Andulsi]

This is great. From a mixed Irish Tunisian atheist

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I love your name as well!

[@juandom6432]

Irish people are among the funniest and trustworthy people I got to hang out with! Greetings from Morocco!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Great episode !!! Can't wait for the next part, Thanks !

[@FlashPointHx]

Will start on it tomorrow - should be out in no time. You can also download the audio podcast if you want to get ahead.

[@mysteriousdude280]

I don't know why it took me so long to find this channel. Its fantastic

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!

[@shahmohammad1844]

your videos are pleasing to watch and at the same time they are also informative

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m so glad that you like my series! All the best!

[@chirotn2595]

True unbiased history. Love it.

[@MoroccoGamer]

keep the good work i'm still catching up every episode haha

[@FlashPointHx]

let me know what you think when you get caught up!

[@justymoron]

What a great voice!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!

[@katherinegrey9295]

Thanks for helping me study for my world history test!

[@FlashPointHx]

Happy to help! Hope you got an 'A'

[@anasmansour1550]

Big LIKE for your chanel and your work ! thanks ✌👌✨✨😊

[@mohameddegheidi4594]

A note that i notice in all episodes.. Maliki legal codex isn't the strictest of all islamic ones.. they are 4 and only differ in minor things based on scholar's judgement and chronicles of how community reacted to a certain subject or matter during prophet Mohammed time but not differ in the big red headlines of islam mentioned in Quran... I want to thank you for this most beautiful historic work on KZbin..

[@lillith3159]

Its funny how the almoravids came to the taifas all trigered of how indulgent the kings there were and just after a few years they were also drinking wine and having fun.

[@lillith3159]

@Antoine Shelby For some reason every tourist that comes here ends up drunk

[@lillith3159]

@Antoine Shelby Spain i mean.

[@lillith3159]

@Antoine Shelby wow, i didnt knew that.

[@juandom6432]

Great video! Many thanks!

[@FlashPointHx]

Many thanks!

[@dreamcast3607]

love this show so much wish it had weekly videos lol

[@FlashPointHx]

Wish I had the time for Weekly - there is soooo much research that goes into each episode - I literally read a book for each one.

[@manuelfialho]

@@FlashPointHx That's the reason your videos are good. I'm a professional historian from Portugal, and I am very pleased to see your videos because the research is serious, it's not just good graphic quality. Keep up the good work.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@manuelfialho Thank you - really appreciate that. BTW, You wouldn't happen to have access to high res pictures of historical documents like illustrated manuscripts by any chance?

[@manuelfialho]

sent you a pm in Facebook!

[@Trodpint-A]

Very good documentaries!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!

[@rafthejaf8789]

The Europeans did not like the Americans. They found them loud, brash and uneducated. The Americans did not like the Europeans. They found them arrogant , stuffy and rigid. However the Nazis were taking over everything and the Europeans needed help. Some things don't change and today we are all eating Macdonalds and KFC! 😅

[@almuhalab90]

😂😂

[@mynamejeb8743]

I would really like an open world game set in the chaotic and fractured world of Al Andalus

[@FlashPointHx]

You should think about taking the pilgrimage routes of El Cid - the legendary warrior of both the Christian Kingdoms and Al Andalus. There are actually package tours where you can walk in his footsteps

[@mynamejeb8743]

@@FlashPointHx its actually one of my dream to travel across the old Roman Empire's territory starting from Rome itself. been saving some money to do such journey but Corona hits and gotta put my plans on hold haha p.s maybe in accordance to their expansion period.

[@1992zorro]

EVERYONE, if you enjoy this work and want to keep supporting it, do not only like and subscribe to his channel but also support the Amazon Prime series Cid. It's about the legendary warrior lord of the Reconquista. It's very historical accurate and these kind of shows needs our support because this time era is very neglected. Thank u

[@zakback9937]

12:02 well there’s a mod in Medieval 2 total war, called Hispania in Middle Ages which says itself. But I think there’s should be a game of its own.

[@dillenbeck53531]

You mentioned this period would make a cool video game, but 4 years later we have a cool board game from GMT Games instead. The just release Almoravid is the 2nd in the Levy and Campaign series by designer Volko Ruhnke, the follow up to his successful game Nevsky - and one of the first operational level medieval historical conflict simulations I've ever encountered. If you like to learn history through play, I recommend checking it out (while I found this video while learning the history behind this game).

[@FlashPointHx]

Watch my next video coming out the day after tomorrow - Paradox Games has something for you

[@yahyaschannel8334]

You seem to be having a few questions about the correct pronunciation of almoravides so as a Moroccan, allow me to help. You pronounced their Arabic name quite well actually, it's "Almorabitun". But the name "Almoravides", especially how it's pronounced by non Spaniards is incorrect. See, "Almoravides" was simply the "spanification" if you will , of "Almorabitun", But in both Arabic and Spanish there is no "V" sound (the letter itself does exist in the Spanish alphabet but it is pronounced similar to a B) so reading "Almoravid" with an English pronunciation is wrong. instead the Spanish pronounce it as "Almorabides" wich is a lot closer to the original pronunciation. Hope this helps. Keep up the great work!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! First and foremost, I’ve been to your beautiful country and spent three weeks traveling in a huge circle from Casablanca up to Rabat, Fez, And then on to merzouga . Eventually we made our way to Marrakech and back to Casablanca. Amazing scenery and the food was just over the top. We spent some time in Ziz Valley and saw where you grow your figs. Thanks for the help with the pronounciation - I watched a bunch of videos from people who were ‘scholars’ in the field. They would still pronounce it with the ‘V’ instead of the ‘B’ . It would make sense as you have a heavy ‘B’ when you say Ribat - where the name is partly from. I’ve already recorded the second part of this video - but I’ll keep this in mind for episode eight. All the best!

[@joseluisfernandez-blanco7498]

Excuse me? There is a clear distinction in Spanish between the letters "b" and "v" and both are part of the Spanish alphabet. These people are called "Almorávides" in Spanish (with stress on the letter a, and the "v" sound is pretty much similar to the English /v/ phoneme. You are probably talking about the Andalusian dialect, which doesn't make any difference between them, as they don't make any differences between the sounds /c/, /s/, and /z/. The /c/ only before /e/ or /i/, so in Andalusian, ze = se = ce; zi = ci = si. Now /c/ after /a/, /o/ or /u/ sound like /k/. Thus, ca = /ka/ and so on. Andalusian dialect also does not make any difference between letters like "ll" and "y" and this tradition was carried over to South America, as the majority of the population of the Atlantic region (that is Uruguay, Paraguay and Eastern Argentina) still pronounce them as their ancestors from Andalucía. I, for one, don't make any difference in pronunciation when I'm in my hometown. However, if I go either to Madrid or any other Castilian city or to countries like Mexico, Colombia, and (especially) Peru, I have to adapt my pronunciation.

[@yahyaschannel8334]

Perdone pero no soy seguro que entiendo de que hablas, porque personalmente no veo ni diferencia entre el sonido del "V" y del "B" en Castellano y especialmente en el acento Español. Aunque ya no he viajado a este maravilloso pais pero despues de 6 meses, cuando he empezado de enseñarme el Castellano, no hice nada otro que escuchar a un monton de musicas, videos,y emisiones de radio en Español, por su mayoria de España. Y he escuchado a grupos de Madrid (como Asfalto, Topo o Saratoga , te los recomiendo btw.) y yo también he escuchado a grupos de Andalucia (como Cucharada, Leño o Madina Azhara) y no he visto ni diferencia entre las pronunciaciones del "B" y del "V". Y aunque estoy todavia descubriendo los acentos del mundo hispanohablante, ahora el único acento en lo cual he escuchado una diferencia entre estas dos letras fue el acento Mexicano en lo cual pronuncian el "V" un poco màs cerca del "V" inglés, pero ahorita has llamado a mi curiosidad. ¿puedes enviarme un video donde la diferencia entre ambos letras esta clara? Y puedes hacer el mismo por las letras "Ll" y "Y" porque has dicho que hay una diferenciacion entre los dos y tampoco no puedo oirla. Saludos.

[@adelannapolis4709]

NICE

[@istvansipos9940]

07:16 unlike many cases in history, this was not a bad one, I think. as you describe it, the military dude was good at military stuff and didn't feel like doing anything else. after the politician ibn had seized power, he let the general go on with his beloved job. a rare win-win.

[@FlashPointHx]

Doesn't happen often - usually drunk on success a military coup occurs . You've been bing watching these haven't you? =)

[@istvansipos9940]

@@FlashPointHx no. only one at a time, in rapid succession :- ) January = a lot of free time

[@FlashPointHx]

@@istvansipos9940 nice !

[@bwolfe6829]

Great, ty

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks for watching!

[@thesusposter48]

are you going to talk about the comming of the burgundian crusaders and the formation of portugal ?

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes - but only briefly - unfortunately there is only so much time to cover a considerable chunk of history - I choose to cover El Cid and as a result Portugal got only a sentence or two.

[@Housnianwar8]

Have you visited youssef ibn tashfin grave in Marrakech ?

[@FlashPointHx]

I believe so

[@tamerlane3931]

great video....i would translate al murabitun as those who hold the line , rather than those bound together

[@FlashPointHx]

Wow - that’s another translation of it. I must of come across three or four different interpretations. I wonder if this was a variant that came up after thier military advances.

[@tamerlane3931]

the word is rarely used outside magreb even now , but it definitely carries military connotation . ...during lebanese civil war , the main muslim militia called themselves murabitun

[@Ansarallah_2014]

There should be a Total war game about this

[@FlashPointHx]

It would be perfect for total war! The Taifa periods - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd would be ideal times

[@Ansarallah_2014]

Total War Taifa Kingdoms The Battle for Spain and León and Castile and Navarre and Aragon should all be present in the Game along with the Almoravids and Barcelona and Almohads and all 3 Taifa Periods and Demands to pay Parias to the Christian kingdoms and so on. This would a way more interesting map then the one they made about the Vikings and Britain who knows maybe there considering it

[@lamuerta2030]

Great video! Just one very very very minor criticism when pronouncing Spanish words. You over lisp just a little and your voice becomes higher pitched. I don't know why, but American men seem to nearly always go into a much higher pitched voice than their natural voice when pronouncing Spanish words, to my ears it always sounds super obvious and a little bit awkward. Very good pronunciation, just do it with your regular deeper voice and don't try to out lisp los españoles and you will sound like a native speaker. Again just a very minor nitpick, and thank you for covering this often undercovered point in our great history.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! My wife is Latina and has been helping me as much as she can with rolling my ‘R’s - but she is from Los Angeles and couldn’t help with the lisp. I spent a week watching a mini series from Spain - still couldn’t quiet pick it up. I’ll be heading into the Reconquista and will be shedding my Arabic for Spanish and will keep this in mind. Thank you again for the kind correction. Please note that the second half of this episode is already recorded so I’ll make sure to take your advice for episode VIII. All the best!

[@lamuerta2030]

Thanks! Latina wife, that is why your so good (but not perfect yet), you'll be perfect eventually, couple more years of marriage. Great channel, love learning more about this time period.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you again - would love to have your insight on future episodes. Intend on getting up through Alfonso - El Sabio to Isabella and on to Cortez. All the best!

[@rafthejaf8789]

Yes, it's Tolaado not Toleedo. Tharagtha not zaaragoesa .

[@amak3]

If you only knew the quips at this period. When alfonso sedged zaragosa, he requested a fan from the ruler. The ruler's message: "We will give you a fan from the moratun/Morvids that will blow you away." Another taifia ruler on that he might lose power stated:"I rather be a camel herder for the Morvids than be a pig farmer for Alfanso."

[@FlashPointHx]

This Taifa leader was Al-Mutamid - he was the leader of Seville (one of the bigger Taifas). It was hard for him to agree to let in the Almoravids - but when he did he stated what you said. Camel herder to imply what he thought of the Sanhaja Berbers. He would fight along side them at Sangrajas but would later regret his decision to let them in.

[@amak3]

Correct. Thank you for your responses to comments. Al-Mutamid might have regretted but he picked the right/better choice considering they would be conquered by Alfonso otherwise who would have done far worst. Al Andulus' fall was successfully delayed and lasted longer by bringing in reinforcements. The petty kings failed to unite and save their people. The Taifas lost legitimacy when they can't unite and resist/crush their foe in battle and advance to show strength. Their senseless tribute giving and alliances with crusaderswho wanted to see them gone was self defeating in the first place.

[@Abdulrahman-tt2sf]

Hello again I would like to ask you if you read the Saudi Arabian history and the Scolar Mohammed ibn Abdul wahhab would you find it similar to the morabits and their movement Thank you again and I'm really enjoying your details you have covered almost all of what I learned in school I can see how you really education yourself on this not mentioning the way to deliver this knowledge .

[@FlashPointHx]

I have not read this scholar. If you have a link please send it to me. I'm happy you liked my content!

[@shhmatdelski8386]

Many dont mention that the sanhaja comes from what is now mauritania/senegal...I mean a simple google search shows the sanhaja/lamtuda. ..

[@FlashPointHx]

Exactly

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

What about the balaric islands were they there own tafia

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes you’re right, but there was only so much I could fit in ;) to talk about the Baleric Islands would have been an entire episode on thier own and I left them out intentionally to keep the narrative flowing

[@eliasfrahat7074]

If you don't mind can you do a video about medieval Iraq please

[@FlashPointHx]

I’d love to - but I just need to finish this story arc first

[@eliasfrahat7074]

Flash Point History ok thank you

[@jessicasfakeaccount]

so, this is beginning to exit the realm of islamic mythology and beginning to enter the realm of western history. there's still some funny shit, but it's fading out; i'm going to wait to comment. the one thing i want to say as i finish my eggs and leading into the next period is this - karma's a bitch, isn't it? this is also where the islamic mythology stops being silly and starts interfering with real history, which is partly what it's engineered to do. the almoravids would actually agree with me, in suggesting that islamic spain wasn't that different than the rest of europe, in a lot of ways. but, when you approach the situation with this near-myth of islamic tolerance, these punitive taxes don't come off as retribution but as aggression. it's only in recognizing the nature of the caste system (with it's punitive taxes) put in place by the muslims that the punitive taxes enacted by the christians in response, once they took over, can be seen as retribution; if you weren't presented with it that way, you might almost even see it as a reason to take the side of the almoravids, who were there to liberate the muslims from these barbarians and their vicious taxes. cheek-turning aside, he gets the point across that there was still substantive resistance to islamic rule in the 11th century, even if he skips the opportunity to point out that the heavy taxes were a little bit of their own medicine. the reconquista gets a lot of shit from the contemporary fake-left, and it's partly in not understanding the context, due to having the issue framed in a biased manner. oppressive taxation is one thing, but i can tell you that i wouldn't have any problem standing in solidarity with anybody fighting against these almoravids - for as long as it took to drive them back into the sea.

[@vegapunk100]

Castille "conquers" Toledo* Taifa states: Nani!!

[@mohamedmourish5644]

The king of Toledona sold the city to Castile Khan its people

[@memelord3117]

No one in California would ever take over anything.

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - we got some serious army, navy, and air force bases.

[@ghaithamri9090]

Watching these videos gave the feeling of being heart broken

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m curious - why is that?

[@ghaithamri9090]

@@FlashPointHx idk maybe bc I'm a north African person and Muslim and i miss the days when we ruled Spain I'm sorry but i really miss the old days the days when we were winning

[@ghaithamri9090]

@@FlashPointHx btw i love your vids i watched them all keep up the good work

[@FlashPointHx]

Wow, you’ve seen ALL my videos? That’s hours of me going on - impressive

[@ghaithamri9090]

@@FlashPointHx knowledge is a thirst we humans can't fulfill

[@eduardovaldivia5572]

What ever happened to the Fatimids?

[@FlashPointHx]

They persisted for a while in Egypt - eventually they'd get taken over by the Mamluks which were the only people to hold up against the incoming Mongols

[@mwhd629]

@@FlashPointHx they got taken over by ayyubids who got taken over by Mamelukes later

[@akken2112]

It actually was Abu Bakr ibn Umar who founded the city of Marrakesh not Yusuf ibn Tashfin.

[@MCorpReview]

New york would squash rhode island yo!!!

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - I lived in New York (Queens) - Between the Bronx and Brooklyn contingents of the New York army alone, RI would be overrun. Staten Island would finish the job.

[@mohamedmourish5644]

Al Moravids🇲🇦

[@tituslabienus01]

Asturias Should've Stood United Instead Of Splitting Apart

[@Mohamed_Azzouz789]

The Sanhaja do not originate in sub-sahar Africa, none of the Amazigh does. They all originate in Tamazgha.

[@FlashPointHx]

They may have inhabited that area. The records I've read show them being displaced by others into the north

[@Mohamed_Azzouz789]

@@FlashPointHx They moved from area to area. At that period you would find the Sanhaja from what is now Mauritania up to Morocco and all the way up to Algeria and Tunesia.

[@HiHello-wz6bx]

@@Mohamed_Azzouz789 His video is correct. Its personal for you so your not being objective. If it helps you sleep at night though you go right ahead and believe whatever *narrative* suits you

[@HiHello-wz6bx]

@@Mohamed_Azzouz789 ibn Khaldun puts the lamtuna in Abyssinia.

[@Zakariya3603]

@@HiHello-wz6bx Let me guess, you're an Afro-centrist right?

[@rodfirefighter8341]

Cat is out of the bag! This is exactly what I have been seeing for years in the modern expansion of Islam! The world is the goal and your example of the USA is the hammer on the nail head. No Communist, Nazis, or fascist. Just Islam!

[@anacasanova7350]

Porque no en Español???? Sería bueno.

[@FlashPointHx]

Gracias

[@imrane8794]

So if im right you can also name it the berber empire

[@juslostone]

This is complete rubbish. Why do Western whites only focus on the wars and battles of this kingdom. This kingdom reigned over 800 years. That's 500 years longer than the United States, if which the US may not see another 100. But you only focus on the battles, you brush over and fail to mention Andalucia brought Europe out of the dark ages. Led the world in science, medicine, botany, astronomy, art, fashion, and hygiene. It was the Golden age of monotheism all under the African rulers of Islam. You fail to mention these were Moors mostly, not white Arabs. Moor and Arab is distinctly different. All of your alchemy, Freemasonry, occult ate derived from these Moors, yet you only focus on the battles. That would be like me talking about America and starting with the murder of Indians, slvery of African, and war waging in the middle East, and that's how I describe America to a generation 1000 years into the future. Poor work sir. Do better. This was possibly the greatest kingdom to exist that contributed more to humans than any society.

[@FlashPointHx]

Ahhh yesss thank you sir! When people like you come out to bash my hard work and leave comments like this, I know my channel is growing. Thank you for going out of your way to find the faults in what took me a long time to make! I can’t wait to see your video where you perfect the history of this time!! All the best! =)

[@cswazyy]

@@FlashPointHx My opinion on this subject is not a negative one, as I love the videos that you have made about Al-Andalus, the Christian kingdoms, and the Reconquista. However, it would be cool if you made videos about some of the things that Louis brought up, such as Astronomy, Alchemy (or medicines in general), and trade. They all provide a wealth of content and would surely help expand your channel into some cool new directions. Keep up the good work!

[@FlashPointHx]

Oh I do - I have a long section in Episode VI dedicated to this - plus I’m doing an entire episode on Alphonso X - el Sabio.

[@DSNCB919]

Flash Point History how is he being negative ? He just stating his views and saying he believes you intentionally looked over it. If you can’t take criticism or have open ears that’s a personal issue of growth that you may need to look into

[@FlashPointHx]

@@DSNCB919 you got a point - but I'm actually being playful with my responses. In retrospect I can see how this looks bitter as that sense doesn't convey over well in text

[@claudiotavares9580]

Man, desert caravan became for the muslim world what fortune soldier was for Vietnam war films lol

[@hichamelalami9920]

Empire of Morocco 🇲🇦

[@prudentway6608]

Morocco > Spain

[@Peterblack12]

0:29 Nomadic berbers from sub saharan Africa? Ok

[@abdovero4255]

No Almoravids berbers with arabs benou hilal

[@abdovero4255]

Azalqa there are arabs Andalusians and arab banou hilal not sub sahar africa Almoravids invade ghana and west africa

[@Peterblack12]

@@abdovero4255 almoravids were known for being jet black they were not berbers.

[@abdovero4255]

@@Peterblack12 no no Almoravids invaded black people

[@abdovero4255]

Almoravids enslaved black kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGnEqnacaZmMaZo

[@vaktus3380]

Great podcast other then you using Afrocentric depictions of almoravid leaders

[@incognito_one876]

These were not pale Arabs, these ppl were pitch black in complexion and not related to the now people of Morocco.

[@TheSonny3333]

isn't the almoravids where berbers of north africa ?

[@TheSonny3333]

@Noah Big boy ok thank you

[@TheSonny3333]

@@vercinsogolon4345 ok

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

@Noah Big boy I know right??? So annoying how these Afrocentrics penetrated the world of medieval art and written Spanish history. Painted themselves into history and passed these fake works of art into renowned museums. Grinds my gears.

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

@Noah Big boyreally? U think so? You don't just think that eye witness accounts and an OVERWHELMING amount of genuine art from those times depicting black Muslims in Europe might....just might represent a portion of the truth? I stress again painted at the time of the Moors? On display in reputable museums. First hand accounts that describe the Moors in battle as Black. Not just from Spain. Could it not be YOUR inferiority complex forcing you to cover your eyes

[@bosbanon3452]

Sanhajah was from sub saharan africa then pushed north ? Not the opposite? They're north african Berber then pushed south and mixed with the Sub-Saharan african? If they were from Sub-Saharan how come they spoke berber language

[@FlashPointHx]

They were initially in the North and pushed to the south where they developed into a cohesive group. Then they returned

[@BilalMarcus]

Some people really have a problem with black africans living in the sahara. Black africans have lived in the sahara since the beginning of time. And they currently live in the deserts in every north african country. Every image you see of the almoravids that is contemporary of their times shows them as black. Even in the intro to this video you see it. Not all berbers are white or light skinned. The oldest mummy in africa is of a 2 year old black boy found in libya. The sahara is not kryptonite to people with melanin in their skin.

[@MoroccanRebel]

Morocco ❤ 💪