Moors - Wikipedia The term Moor is an exonym used in European languages to designate primarily 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
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
20 Amazing Facts About The Moors Explore 20 fascinating facts about the Moors, from their influence on European culture to their impact on history and civilization Uncover the legacy of this remarkable civilization
Moors, facts and information | National Geographic Though it 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