Century
10th Century CE
What happened in the 10th Century CE.
DisasterCollapse of Classic Maya Civilizationc. 900 CE · Tikal and Calakmul, Guatemala/MexicoMajor Maya city-states are abandoned due to drought, warfare, and ecological collapse during the Terminal Classic period.
ScienceRefinement of the Astrolabe by Islamic Astronomersc. 900 CE · Baghdad, IraqPersian and Arab scholars perfect the astrolabe for navigation and timekeeping.
DisasterEcological Collapse and Drought Leading to Maya Declinec. 900 CE · Petén Basin, GuatemalaSevere drought and deforestation cause the collapse of Classic Maya civilization.
ExplorationKorean Tribute Trade with China918 CE · Sungnyemun Gate (Kaesong), KoreaGoryeo establishes formal tributary relations with the Song Dynasty.
ArtMacedonian Renaissance in Byzantiumc. 920 CE · Constantinople, TurkeyThe Byzantine Empire experiences a cultural revival with renewed interest in classical learning and artistic production.
medicineEstablishment of the Bimaristan Hospital System in Baghdadc. 982 CE · Baghdad, IraqThe Al-Adudi Hospital introduces specialized wards and medical record-keeping.
PoliticsRajaraja I's Naval Campaigns against the Cholasc. 985 CE · Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaRajaraja Chola I ascends the throne and initiates a massive naval expansion that will soon dominate the Bay of Bengal.
PoliticsSrivijaya-Song Peace Treaty990 CE · Palembang, Sumatra (Modern Indonesia)Formal diplomatic recognition between Srivijaya and Song China.
WarChola Conquest of Sri Lankac. 993 CE · Anuradhapura, Sri LankaRajaraja Chola launches a massive amphibious invasion of Sri Lanka, defeating the Sinhalese kingdom and annexing the island.