History of Gherensi Caliphate

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Tribal Era 15561 BC - 12384 BC
During 15000 BC, a Berber tribe called the Beni Salom (BS) were thriving in the Sahara Desert living of the land. BS were very successful and managed to outlast many other tribes. Despite, this, BS was very weak compared to the short living tribes that surrounded BS and the chance of being wiped out was very high. At 5:23 PM on 2nd December 12384 BC, a hunter gatherer called Air Mediterranea spotted a large force of a rival tribe heading toward BS. After being notified about this threat, the tribe's chief ordered that the next day a massive migration will take place to the south toward modern day Nigeria.

The Great Migration 12384 BC - 12377 BC
In the mist of the night BS was ambushed by the attackers causing mass panic among the tribe. Many men immediately fought the attackers giving the women, children and others the chance to escape. However, due to the panic, the tribe moved north instead of south. Of the 127 people who lived in the tribe, only 62 survived the attack and migration. The tribe carried on with their migration north settling down in several areas. Few months in, few people realised they had gone the wrong way. Many of the tribesmen didn't know what was in the north so they broke off and traveled south. Unfortunately for them, they were all killed on their journey. After seven years the tribe reached irl Algiers. Due to the land, the tribes men were able to grow crops and grow crops they did. The first city in the world was then founded in the year 12377 BC. This city was called Beni Salom after the tribe. The Mediterranean Sea was named after the tribe's savior Air Mediterranea.

The Six-Day Civil War 12377 BC
After settling down, the city's dictator demanded Mediterranea's execution as he was worried that he will revolt against the government due to his popularity. As this news leaked into the streets, half of the population revolted, In six days the rebels won executing the dictator and establishing Mediterranea as the new dictator. To remove traces of the old government, Beni Salom was renamed to Mediterranea (The main district though was called Beni Salom to preserve the people's tribal history). The people saw Mediterranean as a godly figure and started worshiping him after his death. The religion was called Mediterraneanism and was very similar to modern day Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

The Migrant Crisis 5527 BC - 5509 BC
As the Black Sea Region floods, some refugees hear about a rumored Godly nation called Mediterranea. Some refugees make it to Mediterranea. At first the refugees were pushed out with some of the refugees settling down few kilometres away from Mediterrea. After hundreds of years these two cities merged like Buda and Pest in Hungary. However, few refugees traveled back to the Middle East spreading news about this 'Mythical nation'. Soon many migrants traveled on what is called the 'Mythic Route'. Mediterranean citizens fought with the migrants but soon knowing that there was no point fighting gave up and let the migrants stay. This lead to major growth with many towns popping up. Mediterranea soon became highly diverse leading to advancements in science, culture and thinking. Many historians today argue that it would have taken Mediterranea longer to develop if the migrant crisis never happened.

Colonial Expansions 4503 BC - 4219 BC
As the Sahara Desert became a lush land with fertile land, many important and powerful figures left Mediterranea to found colonies in the Sahara. These colonies provided Mediterranea with many products and large amounts of wealth. Poor farmers and slaves escaped to the colonies to set up their own. Before long half of the population had set up colonies. Many new animals such as elephants were taken to Mediterranea where they were kept. However, this wasn't forever. Soon the desert started claiming land and many colonies collapsed with rich men suddenly becoming some of the poorest in the nation. By 4219 BC, the last colony still around (Nova Mediterranea) collapsed. Rulers in the colonies escaped to the north back to Mediterranea bringing all their riches with them. The nation then fell into a three-year depression.

Migration to Europe 4156 BC - 4095 BC
As life in Mediterranaa worsened, many citizens traveled to Sicily. From Sicily to moved through Italy spreading into North West Iberia, the Balkans and Germany. Today 5%-10% of Germans have Mediterranean genes. To stop the migration, Mediterranea occupied Sicily and Southern Italy. In 4095 BC, the migration stopped and two years later, Mediterranea stopped their occupation of South Italy and Sicily.

Sinking of Taracota 4106 BC
In 4106 BC a massive tsunami sunk the coastal city of Taracota that was located in the Portuguese Coast and had a wide range of influence. The founders of Taracota were refugees from Mediterranea. Taracota was built in a circular pattern and is very similar to the Atlantis Plato describes. In 2004, a massive city was discovered sunken in a marsh. In 2008 a referendum was made on if the sunken city should be dug up from the marsh or should it be left sunk. The results were 50% 50% so the Spanish government had half of the city dug up whilst the other half was left sunken. Today Taracota is a major tourist site and vandalism leads to a fine of $10,000.

Arrival of Numerals 3784 BC
In 3784 BC, a miner wanting to note down is gains in the mines, created a numeral system similar to the Tally Table. As a member of the government asked what his lines were, the miner talked about his numeral system and what it was used for. Immediately, the nation's government began using numerals in nearly all aspects of administration. Again major advancements were made and Mathematics became a respected subject. Around this time more private land was being owned and an actual military was built up replacing militias.

The Drought 3522 BC - 3487 BC
A drought began in Mediterranea causing mass amounts of people to migrate to the Nile. The government expanded its territory owning the Eastern coast of Libya. The capital was moved to Malva which was founded in irl Benghazi. In 3498 BC, a plague killed of all of the population in the Libyan land. Few people immune to the illness escaped to the mainland. After many years, everyone was immune to the illness.

Arrival of the Alphabet 3009 BC
In 3010 BC the numeral system of lines was revolutionized when a new numeral system was created which included other shapes. One year later, an alphabet was created inspired by the new numeral system. It was surprisingly similar to Hebrew, Latin and Greek. Once again major advances were made and literature also became a respected subject.

Egyptian Migrants 2138 BC - 1994 BC
As unrest rose up in Egypt, many refugees escape along the North African coast stopping in the ghost towns in East Libya by Meditereania. After few weeks though, rumours spread that these cities are abandoned due to a group of barbarians called the Rogue Men. Immediately, the refugees carry on traveling west to Mediterranea. These refugees were accepted into the nation but many unskilled refugees were left homeless and died due to the plague that they weren't immune to.

Mediterreanian - Babylonian War 1800 BC - 1798 BC
Hammurabi believing Mediteeranea was his only obstacle to world domination declare war upon Mediterranaa sending a massive navy to bombard Mediterranean coasts. The military is immediately sent to the coasts to deal with the threat. A fisher man in the middle of the day allow ten soldiers to go on his fishing ship and they hijack a Babylonian ship. They then set the boat on fire sending it toward the rest of the Babylonian navy. In 24 hours only 13 Babylonian ships remained. Knowing that by the time reinforcements are sent, Mediterranea would have a strong navy, Hammurabi surrenders. However, during the two years of the war, over half of the Mediterranean soldiers were killed by Babylonian bombards.

Invasion from the Central Asians 1231 BC - 1224 BC
As Tribal peoples from Central Asia migrate westward, they move along the North African Coast making contact with Mediterranea. Mediterranea, however, doesn't accept them due to their 'barbaric ways'. Soon hordes spread into Mediterranea leading into a war. Mediterranean troops battle against the Central Asians for many years. Eventually, the large population of Central Asians living in Southern Tunisia are wiped out.

Greek invasions 1176BC - 1162 BC
Greeks escaping from invasions in their homeland invade Mediterranea from the coast. Despite Mediterranea's strong navy and military, the Greeks land in Eastern Mediterranea causing havoc and razing villages and towns. After one year, Mediterranea surrenders giving their entire coast (except the capital) to the Greeks. Five years later, a general named Philositis Rami secretly invaded the Greeks with his private military. Soon an eight-year war began between the two nations. Troops were ordered to keep the cities, towns and villages as intact as possible so that the government won't have to send that much in repairs. Around a decade later, the Hebrews push the Philistines out of their land. Soon Mediterreanea and the Hebrews form an alliance.

A Novel 864 BC
In 864 BC, an anonymous author wrote a book talking about the history of Mediterrianea since the Great Migration of the Beni Salom. The facts are taken from important historians at that time. The Book is named 'History of Mediterrania's nation'. Since 864 BC, it has been translated into hundreds of other languages and is available today with a simplified version as the original is pretty confusing.

Mediterranean - Phoenician Alliance 854 BC
In 854 BC, Mediterranea and The Phoenicians allied forming the Trio Alliance which included Mediterranea, The Phoenicians and Israel. This alliance invaded Assyria with Mediterranea sending troops and support. Mediterranea and The Phoenicians set up a Commercial Empire in the Mediterranean Sea.

Yahweh's Influence 632 BC - 625 BC
Yahweh starts to replace Mediterranea as the God of Mediterranea. At first people were reluctant but after seeing many similarities between the two religions, belief in Yahweh spreads like wildfire with Yahweh becoming the nation's official God in 625 BC.

Poems of New Boundaries 436 BC
A Great Poet, writes the most complex poem the world has every seen. The poem pushed many boundaries and rivals many modern poems. However, the poems record was soon lost to a Roman Poet.

Academy of Meditwrranea 385 BC
In 385 BC, Philosopher Hannon Zaracas founded The Academy of Mediterranea. This academy soon became a centre of learning with it expanding constantly and a whole University was created in the Academy. Despite being occupied many times, the enemy will never destroy academy out of respect.

Spreading of Iron 380 BC - Unknown
Mediterranea and Carthage start spreading Iron Working south of the Sahara Desert and Mediterranea even setting up a Trading Post on the Coast of Benin. The Trading Post, however, soon declared independence and collapsed three weeks after being independent.

Judaism 356 BC
Judaism becomes the nation's official religion after tales about Moses/Musa reach Mediterranea

The Great Library of Mediterranea 283 BC
In 283 BC, The Great Library of Mediterranea is built in the city's academy and dwarfing The Great Library of Alexandria which attracted many famous philosophers across the known world. It is still in use today without being renovated except for maintenance.

Mediterranean - Punic Wars 279 BC - 264 BC
In 281 BC, tensions between Carthage and Mediterranea had risen to the point were war was inevitable. Two years later all out war was declared. Mediterranean ships were sent into the sea empty delaying the attack of Mediterranean cities by Carthage's superior navy. In eight months Mediterranea was suffering from Carthaginian blockades but the siege of Carthage had begun. A Mediterranean pirate (his name is unknown but is nicknamed Barbarossa) tricked the city of Carthage into thinking he was a Carthaginian coming back to the harbor to repair his ship. Once entering the city, Barbarossa made a break in the defense force letting in waves of Mediterranean troops. In three days, Carthage was captured with as little damage done as possible. Carthage soon lost their oversea territories to European barbarians. Carthage surrendered and was annexed by Mediterranea.

1st Mediterranean - Roman War 253 BC - 237 BC
Rome saw a flaw in Mediterranea's military as they were trying to push back Numidians and Mauritanians to their south so they invaded Mediterranea's Libyan coast. Mediterranea wasn't worried though and let the Roman troops advance in the east. Meanwhile, the Numidians and Mauritanians lost their battle against Mediterranea and was exiled to the West Moroccan Coast. In 250 BC, Mediterranea asked for peace. Rome accepted taking the Libyan Coast. Immediately, the Mediterranean military was being improved and every city with over 10,000 citizens had walls erected. In 242 BC, Mediterranea invaded Roman Africa occupying the land in just three days. Meanwhile, the Mediterranean navy blockaded the Roman mainland. The troops in Libya were then transported to southern Italy. Sicily and Corsica surrender and were annexed by Mediterranea. The troops in South Italy advanced at slow speeds. Rome bribed Celtic tribes to help fight for Rome. After five years Rome was fully occupied with many Celts killed. Rome surrendered to the Mediterraneans. The peace treaty resulted in Mediterranea gaining Sicily, The Baeleric Islands, Corsica, Malta and Sardinia.

2nd Mediterranean - Roman War 229 BC - 204 BC
As Mediterranea expands into Iberia invading tribes that were the descendants of Mediterranean refugees. This however resulted in a war between the Greeks in Spain and Mediterranea. Rome wanting an opportunity to invade Mediterranea form an alliance with the Greek City States in Iberia and one day later declare war upon Mediterranea. The Roman Navy invades Carthage occupying the Carthaginian Region. Mediterranean troops battled against the Greeks besieging the City-States. Roman troops move into Spain from Gibraltar. Mediterranea regain their African lands but are losing their islands to Rome. After 25 years at war, Mediterranea surrenders Iberia and their Mediterranean islands to Rome. Leader of the nation 'Hannibal Barca' escaped to Syria where he bought some land which became The Kingdom of Hannibal. Soon, relations between The Seleucids and Mediterranea improve and an alliance is signed.

3rd Mediterranean - Roman War 183 BC - 179 BC
Hannibal leads another invasion on Rome invading from the Eastern Coast.Hannibal makes great advances but is sent back to his Kingdom to be cured of an infection in his eye. A stalemate takes place and in 179 BC, the two nations sign a white peace with a truce for 100 years.

4th Mediterranean - Roman War 142 BC - 134 BC
Rome breaks the truce and invades Mediterranea. However, the Mediterraneans knew this will happen and send a larger force to Italy. Hannibal passed away years ago due to old age and his successor 'Hannibal II' destroy Roman Division after Division. Five years into the war, Rome was occupied by Mediterranean troops. The Romans refused to surrender but after three years they were on the brink of collapsing. The Romans lost the war and had to give all the islands in the Mediterranean Sea to Mediterranea. Hannibal II also became King of Mediterranea and moved the nation's capital to Hannibalium in his father's kingdom which was integrated into Mediterranea.

Gladiator War 73 BC - 71 BC
Mediterranea secretly funds Spartacus and his rebellion. However, in 71 BC the rebellion lost and were going to be crucified. The government of Mediterrana. However, take the rebels onto several ships and take them to Hannibalium. Spartacus becomes a General and the other slaves find jobs. This ruined relations with Rome however, if Rome was to take action, they would be invaded by a massive coalition.

North African Conquest 69 BC - 50 BC
Mediterranea invades the Egyptian States annexing them all in a 19-year war. Spartacus was the general in charge of the main army that was to invade the Egyptians. After conquering Egypt, the Libyan Coast was colonized connecting the empire's east and west. Soon the North Mediterranean Sea was controlled by the larger Roman Empire whilst the South Mediterranean Sea was controlled by the smaller Mediterranean Empire. Soon a 'Cold War' began.

1st War of Mediterranean Sea 49 BC - 37 BC
In 49 BC, a Mediterranean fishing boat was sunk south of the Portuguese Coast. Three days later, Mediterranea invaded Anatolia. The two nations began fighting in Iberia and the Middle East. Once the two behemoths had lost nearly half of their military, Persia invaded them. Seeing this new threat Roman and Mediterranean troops in the Middle East teamed up against the Persians whilst the troops in the west Mediterranea carried on fighting. In 38 BC, Persia surrendered. Three months later, Persia collapsed and fell into chaos. Mediterranea intervened and annexed most of Persia. Due to the fighting against Persia, the Roman and Mediterranean troops in Anatolia refused to fight and one year later peace was signed. Rome was to give South Portugal due to them sinking the fishing boat there.

2nd War of Mediterranea Sea 30 BC - 21 BC
As Rome fell into chaos, Mediterranea saw this as a chance to invade their enemies. In three years Anatolia was fully occupied and Mediterranean troops and war-elephants began entering France. By 22 BC, Mediterranea had pillaged the Balkans, Anatolia, Iberia, France, Britain and North Italy. One year later, Rome surrendered all their Asian land and Iberia.

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