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6. Okt. 2021 · The Moors, under Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Muslim ruler of Tangier, invaded Portugal and Spain in the year 711 CE. Troops “mostly formed by Moors from northern Africa led the Umayyad conquest” of the Iberian Peninsula.
31. Mai 2024 · The Moors, with their rich culture and sophisticated architecture, also played a significant role in Lisbon’s history. They ruled over the city for centuries, leaving behind landmarks such as the Moorish Castle of São Jorge and the Alfama neighborhood, which still retains its Moorish influence.
29. Mai 2024 · The Moors, predominantly Muslims of North African descent, ruled Lisbon from the 8th century until the 12th century. During this period, they left an indelible mark on the city that can still be seen and felt today. Here is The Moorish Legacy in Lisbon: 10 Ways the Moors Shaped the City.
The Muslims of North Africa ( Moors) took Lisbon when they overran the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century; they stayed for 433 years, despite incursions by the Normans and by Alfonso VI of Castile and León in 1093. Under the Moors the city was known by variations of the name “Lisbon”: Luzbona, Lixbuna, Ulixbone, and Olissibona.
The history of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, revolves around its strategic geographical position at the mouth of the Tagus, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Its spacious and sheltered natural harbour made the city historically an important seaport for trade between the Mediterranean Sea and northern Europe.
Originating from the Arab-Muslim conquests in the 7th and 8th centuries, the Moors established a thriving civilization known for its advancements in various fields. From architecture and science to art and literature, the Moors excelled in diverse areas, fostering a rich and cosmopolitan society.
The Castle of the Moors (Portuguese: Castelo dos Mouros) is a hilltop medieval castle located in the central Portuguese civil parish of Santa Maria e São Miguel, in the municipality of Sintra, about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Lisbon. Built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries, it was an important strategic point during the ...
