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History of Tunisia
*Conquered by Almohad caliphs 1159
*Succeeded by Berber Hafsids (c.1230 – 1574)
*Late 16th century became a pirate stronghold Barbary States)
*Spain seized many of the coastal cities
*Recovered by the Ottoman Empire
*Turkish governors (the Beys)
*Attained virtual independence
*Hussein dynasty 1705, lasted until 1957