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- 03 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Granadian Pearl of Alhambra
Alhambra ©Bert Kaufmann
The Alhambra is the most visited monument from the Moorish period.
Looking for a loot, The Berber prince Tarik Ibn Ziad, traveled across the Gibraltar along with his friends and supporters from North Africa in 711. In 2 weeks, he conquered Andalusia, opening a path to Moors to rule almost the entire peninsula. …
- 06 Febkachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 fascinating historic sites from around the world
Hiroshima
Traveling to a foreign country is like a field trip for the amateur historian, or even for a regular traveler who likes to hear stories about other countries and other people.
The remnants of ancient civilizations, monuments erected in honor of heroes, or museums showcasing the best of a country’s historical relics are the types of places where you will learn something without feeling like you’re back in school. These 5 fascinating historic sites from around the world are so interesting that they attract travelers from even the remotest corners of the planet. …
- 01 Sep
Spain’s Moorish heritage: the best of Moorish architecture
Granada
In the course of history, there are very few (if any) culture which haven’t been influenced by other peoples, be they colonists, invaders or peaceful neighbours. It’s not difficult to notice that the influence of Europeans is the dominant factor – especially when it comes to the American continent and many parts of Asia and Africa.
But Europeans haven’t been the only ones who have forced their customs and culture on other people, the Turks or the Moors did it as well (though maybe not quite so prominently). …
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