1009
Fatimid caliph orders Holy Sepulchre destroyed
The unstable caliph al-Hakim, whose reign produced an encyclopedia of bizarre decrees, ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem leveled.
Ly Cong Uan founds the Ly dynasty in Vietnam
A Buddhist palace guard raised in a monastery seized the Vietnamese throne from the decadent Le dynasty and proclaimed a new era.
Sack of Cordoba begins
Berber mercenaries rampaged through the Umayyad capital in a struggle over the caliph's throne, burning the palace-city of Madinat al-Zahra and ransacking…
Fatimid Caliph al-Hakim founds Dar al-Ilm in Cairo
The eccentric Fatimid caliph established a House of Knowledge in Cairo, stocking it with thousands of volumes on astronomy, medicine, philosophy, and grammar…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1009?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1009. The most significant is Fatimid caliph orders Holy Sepulchre destroyed: The unstable caliph al-Hakim, whose reign produced an encyclopedia of bizarre decrees, ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem leveled.
What era was 1009 part of?
1009 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1009?
The events from 1009 span Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe.