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In the 10th century it was conquered by the [[Normans]] and became an important centre of art and commerce - Norman rule was tolerant and made full use of its educated [[Muslim]] populace.

In the 10th century it was conquered by the [[Normans]] and became an important centre of art and commerce - Norman rule was tolerant and made full use of its educated [[Muslim]] populace.

In the 13th century it was conquered by [[Aragon]], and was thereafter ruled by various [[Hapsburg]] dynasties until its unification in 1734 under the [[Bourbon]] dynasty of [[Naples]].

In the 13th century it was conquered by [[Aragon]], and was thereafter ruled by various [[Hapsburg]] dynasties until its unification in 1734 with the [[Bourbon]] dynasty of [[Naples]].

In 1860 it became part of the unified kingdom of Italy.

In 1860 it became part of the unified kingdom of Italy.