Military & Warfare

Moorish Troops Land at Gibraltar

Moorish troops, commanded by Tariq ibn Ziyad, made their historic landing at Gibraltar, initiating the invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, which would later be known as Al-Andalus. This strategic move marked the beginning of an extensive military campaign, driven by the desire to expand the Umayyad Caliphate's influence in the region. The troops were subjected to challenging conditions but set the stage for significant territorial changes in Europe.

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