From then to the Norman conquest of the 11th century, the south of the peninsula was constantly plunged into wars between Greece, Lombardy, and the Islamic Caliphate.
Sellest ajast kuni normannide vallutusteni 11. sajandil oli poolsaare lõunaosa pidevalt kistud sõdadesse Kreeka, Lombardia ja Islami Kalifaadi vahel.