- Moors - Wikipedia
Appearance This article is about a historical term for various groups of Muslims For other uses, see Moor Castillian ambassadors attempting to convince Moorish Almohad king Abu Hafs Umar al-Murtada to join their alliance (contemporary depiction from the Cantigas de Santa María)
- Moor | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
Moor, in English usage, a Moroccan or, formerly, a member of the Muslim population of what is now Spain and Portugal Of mixed Arab, Spanish, and Amazigh (Berber) origins, the Moors created the Islamic Andalusian civilization and subsequently settled as refugees in North Africa between the 11th and 17th centuries
- Moors - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Moors were the Muslims who lived in the Maghreb and on the Iberian Peninsula, Sicily and parts of Southern France in the Middle Ages In Europe, the word was often used for indigenous European people whose ancestors were converted to Islam, although Islam was not actually documented until 700 A D
- 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 The word was also used more generally in Europe to refer to anyone of Arab or African descent, sometimes called Blackamoors
- 15 Facts About the Moors Youve Probably Never Heard
Discover 15 lesser-known facts about the Moors, shedding light on their history, impact on Europe, and enduring legacy The Moors left a significant mark on medieval Europe, especially with their conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD
- Who were the Moors? - National Geographic
Who were the Moors? If the term seems familiar from art and literature—but still confusing—there’s a good reason Shakespeare's play Othello features a Moorish general in the Venetian army
- The Moors: A confluence of Arab and Berber heritage - Our History
The Moors were not a homogenous group but a dynamic amalgamation of Arab and Berber peoples whose union forged a unique and influential civilisation This article explores the intricate composition of the Moors, highlighting their origins, cultural integration, and lasting legacy
- Moors - Encyclopedia. com
Moors, nomadic people of the northern shores of Africa, originally the inhabitants of Mauretania They were chiefly of Berber and Arab stock In the 8th cent the Moors were converted to Islam and became fanatic Muslims
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