aug 20, 1965 BC - Romans take control of mediterranean
Description:
A dramatic land with an illustrious history spanning thousands of years and numerous traditions, the Maghrib reached a cultural apex with the flowering of Islamic civilization during the medieval era. Ethnically diverse, with urban, rural, and nomadic populations, the Maghrib was home to trans-Saharan trade, significant artistic and scientific centers, and monumental architecture set in dynamic cities patronized by colorful dynastic rulers.
