The Byzantines retained control of some fortresses in the north-eastern corner of the island for some decades thereafter, and launched a number of efforts to recover the island until well into the 11th century, but were unable to seriously challenge Muslim control over Sicily.
Bizantium mempertahankan kendali beberapa benteng di sudut timur laut pulau tersebut selama beberapa dasawarsa kemudian, dan meluncurkan sejumlah upaya untuk memulihkan pulau tersebut hingga abad ke-11, tetapi tidak secara serius menantang pengontrolan Muslim atas Sisilia.