Dali

City · c. 779 CE · in East Asia

Capital of Nanzhao (779–902), Kingdom of Dali (947–1253).

Tiaret (c. 778 CE): Capital of Rustamid dynasty (778–909).
Fez (789 CE): Capital of Idrisids (793–974), Marinid Sultanate (1250–1465), Wattasid dynasty (1472–1554), and 1 more.
Aachen (c. 768 CE): Capital of Kingdom of the Franks (768–843), Middle Franks (855–899), Holy Roman Empire (962–1346), and 1 more.
Koumbi Saleh (c. 793–1200 CE): Capital of Ghana Empire (793–1200).
Kyoto (Heian-kyo) (794 CE): Emperor Kanmu moved the capital to Heian-kyo, which remained Japan's imperial capital until 1868.
Naples (c. 763 CE): Capital of Duchy of Naples (763–1137), Kingdom of Sicily (1266–1282), Kingdom of Naples (1285–1805), and 2 more.
Nekor (c. 760 CE): Capital of Emirate of Nekor (760–1019).
Prague (800 CE): Capital of Duchy of Bohemia (896–1002), Kingdom of Bohemia (1202–1528), Holy Roman Empire (1346–1611), and 4 more.
Ribe (800 CE): Capital of North Sea Empire (1018–1035).
Córdoba (c. 757 CE): Capital of Emirate of Córdoba (757–929), Caliphate of Córdoba (936–1031).

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