Nekor

Nekor, located in the Rif region of Morocco near modern-day Bni Bouayach, was a significant medieval city founded between 749 and 761 CE by Idris ibn Salih, becoming a key center of Berber culture. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Nekor after Sa'id I ibn Idris moved it from Temsaman. The city's strategic location made it a target for Viking raiders in the winter of 859 to 860 CE, who sacked the city during their expeditions through the Straits of Gibraltar. Nekor's prominence declined following its destruction by the Almoravid conqueror Yusuf ibn Tashfin in 1080 CE. Today, the site is partially submerged by the reservoir of the Abdelkrim Khattabi dam, preserving its historical narrative and significance in the broader context of Berber and Islamic history in North Africa.