Topic
Byzantine-Muslim War of 994-99
Subject Conflict
994 CE – 999 CE
The Byzantines war with the Fatimids over Aleppo.
Initial Fatimid victories over Michael Bourtzes lead to the direct intervention of Basil II, who clears northern Syria of the Fatimids and secures a ten-year truce.
Cite this entry
Moran, J. (n.d.). Byzantine-Muslim War of 994-99. History Atlas. Retrieved 27 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/topics/byzantine-muslim-war-of-994-99/
Related events
Loading related events…