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Moors - Wikipedia The term Moor is an exonym used in European languages to designate the Muslim populations of North Africa (the Maghreb) and the Iberian Peninsula (particularly al-Andalus) during the Middle Ages [1][2]
Moor | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica 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 region of North Africa) between the 11th and 17th centuries
The Moors were the Black Kings (and Queens) who . . . - The African History Evidence shows that the Moors ruled for nearly 700 years in Europe — mostly Spain and Portugal They were identified for their presence on Western society, but not a lot of people know that the Moors were actually African descent Europeans
History of the Moors: Between Origins and Afrocentrist Myths Moors, originally a group of people native to the region of present-day Morocco, bordering the Numidians of the East and various Berber peoples, saw their name assigned to the rest of the Muslims of the Maghreb Al Aqsa region as well as Andalusia
Moors - New World Encyclopedia The Moors were the medieval Muslim inhabitants of al-Andalus (the Iberian Peninsula including present day Spain and Portugal) as well as the Maghreb and western Africa, whose culture is often called Moorish
Who were the Moors? - National Geographic Though the term can be found throughout literature, art, and history books, it does not actually describe a specific ethnicity or race Instead, the concept of Moors has been used to describe
Who Were the Moors: 5 Fascinating Facts You Must Know The Moors, mostly composed of Berbers and Arabs, began their conquest of the Iberian Peninsula following the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate Initially aimed at expanding the Islamic influence, their occupation soon led to a vibrant cultural exchange that defined medieval Spain
Who were the Moors? - Medieval Chronicles Who were the Moors? The Moors were descendants of Berber and Arab ancestors They primarily inhabited North African territories and in the 8th century, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar to begin the conquest of the Hispanic kingdom of the Visigoths