The Moors in Spain: Its Massive Influence and 7 Interesting Facts

January 13, 2023
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Deriving from the Latin word “Maurus,” the term was first used to describe Berbers and other persons from an ancient Roman province called Mauretania; now, this province is North Africa. This term was used primarily for the Muslims that were living in Europe.

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Inigo Navarro is a seasoned travel writer with a deep understanding of Spain's cities, culture, people and language. Born and raised in Spain, he has spent years exploring the country and is currently one of the most-read Travel Bloggers about Spain. Inigo is also an experienced digital marketer, a father to 4 beautiful children and a huge Real Madrid Fan. ¡Hala Madrid!

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  • yous mustapha

    April 22, 2024

    thanks for that but i want to correct an ereoe in your blog ,the moors are berbers, not arab ,as you indicated in your blog , thank you in advence

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    @yous mustapha: thanks for that but i want to correct an ereoe in your blog ,the moors are berbers, not arab ,as you indicated in your blog , thank you in advence
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  • Dia

    September 6, 2023

    Honestly you praised too much the moors but you forgot to mention that christians were under their occupation and they had to pay taxes ( jizya) for this in their own country. So does not matter how they developed Spain, they did it for themselves, they thought they will remain there and muslims from today still dream to reconquer Spain . With them or without them , Spain would have take the same direction of development as the whole Europe.

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    @Dia: Honestly you praised too much the moors but you forgot to mention that christians were under their occupation and they had to pay taxes ( jizya) for this in their own country. So does not matter how they developed Spain, they did it for themselves, they thought they will remain there and muslims from today still dream to reconquer Spain . With them or without them , Spain would have take the same direction of development as the whole Europe.
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  • Darren J Nast

    August 7, 2023

    Thanks for your interesting article about the Moorish influences on Spanish and greater European cultures which I read just after reading the 1829 Washington Irving book, Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada. Lots of sad history there but all we can do now is learn from it. Thanks again for highlighting some of the good that came from the centuries of Moors in the Iberian Peninsula!

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    @Darren J Nast: Thanks for your interesting article about the Moorish influences on Spanish and greater European cultures which I read just after reading the 1829 Washington Irving book, Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada. Lots of sad history there but all we can do now is learn from it. Thanks again for highlighting some of the good that came from the centuries of Moors in the Iberian Peninsula!
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  • Iñigo Author

    September 4, 2023

    Hey Darren! Thank you for taking the time to read the article and for sharing your thoughts, along with a book reference (noted!) If you're interested in the topic, I highly recommend visiting places like the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita-Cathedral in Córdoba, or the Alcázar in Seville. These iconic landmarks really show the architectural and cultural legacies left behind by the Moors in Spain. Thank you once again for your comment, and have a nice day!

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    @Iñigo: Hey Darren! Thank you for taking the time to read the article and for sharing your thoughts, along with a book reference (noted!) If you're interested in the topic, I highly recommend visiting places like the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita-Cathedral in Córdoba, or the Alcázar in Seville. These iconic landmarks really show the architectural and cultural legacies left behind by the Moors in Spain. Thank you once again for your comment, and have a nice day!
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  • Darren J Nast

    September 4, 2023

    Very welcome, thanks again too. I hope I get the chance to visit those places your recommended!!! Will probably blow my mind! Do check out that book too, heckuva read and I learned a lot of history. Cheers

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    @Darren J Nast: Very welcome, thanks again too. I hope I get the chance to visit those places your recommended!!! Will probably blow my mind! Do check out that book too, heckuva read and I learned a lot of history. Cheers
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