1064
Great Nile Famine Begins in Fatimid Egypt
The Nile failed to rise.
Harold Godwinson shipwrecked in Normandy
Sailing in the Channel on obscure business, the English earl was driven ashore in Ponthieu and handed over to Duke William.
Pala Dynasty Weakens in Bengal
The Pala dynasty, which had ruled Bengal and Bihar for three centuries as patrons of Buddhism and the great university at Nalanda, entered a period…
Seljuks sack Ani
Alp Arslan's army stormed the Armenian capital and gave it over to slaughter and fire.
Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem intensifies
The German bishop Gunther of Bamberg led a mass pilgrimage of thousands to Jerusalem, suffering heavy casualties from Bedouin attacks in the Sinai.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1064?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1064. The most significant is Great Nile Famine Begins in Fatimid Egypt: The Nile failed to rise.
What era was 1064 part of?
1064 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1064?
The events from 1064 span Middle East, Europe and South Asia.