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 Moor, in English usage, a Moroccan or, formerly, a member of the Muslim population of al-Andalus, 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 the Maghreb (in the region of North Africa) between the 11th and 17th centuries
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
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
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
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
Who Were The Moors? - Medieval Chronicles 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
20 Amazing Facts About The Moors The Moors, a group of Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb, Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and Malta during the Middle Ages, left an indelible mark on history Their influence extended across various domains, including art, architecture, science, and language
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