1034
Yellow River bursts its banks in catastrophic flood
Intense summer rains broke the fascine levees at Henglong, and the Yellow River abandoned its ancient course in a catastrophic shift that carved three new…
Almoravid movement coalesces in the Sahara
The Lamtuna Berber preacher Abdallah ibn Yasin began organizing Sanhaja warriors at a ribat along the Senegal River, teaching a strict Maliki Islam…
Chola bronze casting reaches its zenith
Tamil artisans in the Chola heartland perfected the lost-wax technique for casting bronze images of Hindu deities…
Kilwa Sultanate mints its own coinage
The Swahili trading city of Kilwa on the Tanzanian coast began issuing copper coins bearing Arabic inscriptions…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1034?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1034. The most significant is Yellow River bursts its banks in catastrophic flood.
What era was 1034 part of?
1034 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1034?
The events from 1034 span East Asia, Africa and South Asia.