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Abu Bakr ibn Umar
Adrar Region, Mauritania
Archival Overview
Supreme Almoravid military general, chieftain of the Lamtuna Berbers, and co-founder of Marrakech who conquered the Ghana Empire and spread Islam across West Africa.
Biographical Record
Abu Bakr ibn Umar al-Lamtuni succeeded his brother Yahya as supreme military commander of the Almoravids upon the recommendation of Abdallah ibn Yasin. Demonstrating brilliant martial strategy, he unified the warring Saharan tribes and pacified southern Morocco.
In 1062, he laid out the initial encampment that became the imperial capital Marrakech, before generously ceding command of northern operations to his cousin Yusuf ibn Tashfin. Returning to Mauritania, Abu Bakr led the southern Almoravid armies into the Sahel, capturing the capital of the Ghana Empire in 1076 and expanding Islamic civilization until his death in 1087.
Key Life Milestones
Laying of the Encampment of Marrakech
Founded the strategic southern fortress camp that blossomed into the imperial capital of the Maghreb.
Laying of the Encampment of Marrakech
Founded the strategic southern fortress camp that blossomed into the imperial capital of the Maghreb.
Laying of the Encampment of Marrakech
Founded the strategic southern fortress camp that blossomed into the imperial capital of the Maghreb.
Conquest of Koumbi Saleh (Ghana Empire)
Expanded Almoravid dominion into the Sahel, securing the golden Trans-Saharan trade routes.
Conquest of Koumbi Saleh (Ghana Empire)
Expanded Almoravid dominion into the Sahel, securing the golden Trans-Saharan trade routes.
Conquest of Koumbi Saleh (Ghana Empire)
Expanded Almoravid dominion into the Sahel, securing the golden Trans-Saharan trade routes.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialMoudjeria (Tagant), Mauritania