Revealing: How African Moors Conquer; Rule Britain for 198 Years
Britain colonized no fewer than 105 countries in the world cutting across different continents who are to date paying allegiance to them. Meanwhile, historical peregrinations reveal how Great Britain struggled and was controlled by an unpopular nation known as the Moors.
The Moors were a group of North Africans who reportedly conquered and ruled Spain for nearly 781 years, from 711 to 1492.
This group of North Africans was said to have entered the Iberian Peninsula, Spain, after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and passing through Morocco.
African Moors were distinguished and known for their exceptional architecture and engineering dexterities. They built numerous impressive structures, such as universities and mosques in Spain, which still stand to this day.
They made significant contributions in various fields, including maths, medicine, chemistry, philosophy, astronomy, botany, bricklaying, and history.
It’s worthy of note that African Moors were the first to introduce the use of Arabic numbers in Europe, which are still used to date.
They also made significant advances in medicine, by developing treatments for various diseases and writing medical textbooks that were widely acceptable and used.
In addition to the myriad of contributions, the African Moors were skillful astronomers and developed advanced techniques to measure time and determine the position of celestial bodies. Little wonder, they also made important contributions to botany, introducing new plants in Spain and creating gardens admired by many.
African Moors were also known for their expertise in bricklaying and built numerous impressive structures, such as Granada’s Alhambra, considered to be one of the most beautiful and impressive buildings in the world.
In a nutshell, the Moors also wrote extensively about their history, creating numerous historical texts that are still being studied today.
What other things do you know about the African Moors?
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