Sholu
Sovereignempire

Emirate of Crete

820 CE – 961 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · empire
Period
820 CE – 961 CE
Duration
141 years
Known Periods
2
Capital
Heraklion
Data Confidence
Medium

Historical Periods

Emirate of Crete (830–959)

830 CE – 959 CE

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Capital: HeraklionArea: 5,499 km²

Emirate of Crete (960–960)

960 CE – 960 CE

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Capital: HeraklionArea: 5,499 km²

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