Medieval Marseille experienced random attacks from the barbarians. In spite of the external disturbances, Marseille did not lose its rank of being the commercial hub of economic activities. The city was reputed to cater to all sides of the European wars going on at that time. The early 15th century saw Marseille plundered by a naval force from Aragon. However, the Forbin family played an important role to regenerate the city. Finally, in 1481 Marseille was incorporated in the French territory.
Medieval Marseille started from the 11th century and continued till the reign of King Louis XIV in the 17th century. The intervening period saw Marseille gaining prominence as a commercial hub in France. Marseille was captured by the barbarians immediately after the Roman Empire fell. This did not hamper the economic progress of Marseille.
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The Crusades brought an upturn in the city's fortunes. The Crusaders ramped up the defenses of the medieval metropolis. Marseille was revamped to accommodate the military and ancillary activities of the period. The harbor was improved to facilitate newer kinds of ships. This also helped for a faster and more efficient commercial trading platform.
The early 15th century saw Marseille plundered by a naval force from Aragon. The city regenerated under the influence of the Forbin family. However, the year 1481 saw the annexation of Marseille to form a French territory. With the outbreak of Black Plague in Marseille in 1720, the city experienced severe consequences. In order to expand the city, some of the fortifications were broken. The added areas were later incorporated within the French territory.
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