Islamic & Medieval Era
Yaghmurasen Ibn Zyan
Early Islamic / Medieval
Leaders & Statesmen13th century (r. 1235–1283)Oran / West
His dynasty ruled Tlemcen and its hinterland for more than three centuries.
Historical significance
He gave western Algeria a long-lasting independent state and a rich cultural heritage centered on Tlemcen.
Their story
Founder of the Zayyanid dynasty, Yaghmurasen made Tlemcen the capital of a kingdom that would shine for centuries as a hub of trade, scholarship and architecture in western Algeria.
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His dynasty ruled Tlemcen and its hinterland for more than three centuries.