Civilizations in Review: The Tlemcen Kingdom
Stuck in the middle of the Marinid and Hafsid Empires, the Tlemcen Kingdom was surrounded by enemies from the outset. Located in modern-day Algeria, this empire persisted throughout its 300 year reign due to its trading clout and alliances with the Spanish Kingdoms. They are best known for their interfaith relations and for connecting the Sahara to the Mediterranean in terms of trade routes. Also, the first stop on Marinid traveler extraordinaire Ibn Battuta's 40-year voyage was the city of Tlemcen! Thank you to Genaro Aguilera-Reza for writing about this fascinating and engaging kingdom!