Within the context of Portuguese colonization, in Sri Lanka (Portuguese Ceylon), Muslims of Arab origin are called Ceylon Moors, not to be confused with "Indian Moors" of Sri Lanka (see Sri …

Nov 14, 2025 · Of mixed Arab, Spanish, and Amazigh (Berber) origins, the Moors created the Islamic Andalusian civilization and subsequently settled as refugees in the Maghreb (in the …

The Spanish occupation by the Moors began in 711 AD when an African army, under their leader Tariq ibn-Ziyad, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar from northern Africa and invaded the Iberian …

During the almost 8 centuries of rule, the Moors left an incredible legacy on Spain’s history, culture and architecture. This post covers many of the best Moorish sites in Spain.

Originally from the North African country of Morocco, the Moors were medieval Muslims who once ruled over areas that currently comprise Spain, Portugal, and Septimania. This Historyplex …

Jul 29, 2025 · History has largely painted over the cultural and scientific contributions that the Moors had in Europe. They ruled over the Iberian Peninsula, parts of France, Malta, and Sicily …

The Moors controlled much of the Iberian Peninsula for up to 700 years after they took control in 711AD. Many reminders of Islamic Spain (Al-Andalus) exist to this day.

Sep 18, 2025 · Nowhere is this more vividly true than in Spain, a nation whose identity has been profoundly shaped by the Moors. For nearly eight centuries, from 711 to 1492, Muslim rulers …

Feb 19, 2024 · From the early 8th century when the Umayyad Caliphate crossed the Strait of Gibraltar to the eventual fall of Granada in 1492, the history of the Moors in Spain is marked …

Nov 11, 2025 · Within our exploration of the Moors’ legacy in Spain, we encounter numerous intriguing aspects that continue to resonate through time. Here, we address some common …