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AlmoravidBerber dynasty 1056–1147 founded by the prophet Abdullah ibn Tashfin, ruling much of Morocco and Spain in the 11th–12th centuries. The Almoravids came from the Sahara and in the 11th century began laying the foundations of an empire covering the whole of Morocco and parts of Algeria; their capital was the newly founded Marrakesh. In 1086 they defeated Alfonso VI of Castile to gain much of Spain. They were later overthrown by the Almohads. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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3) La situacion para los iberomusulmanes se recrudeceria a finales del siglo XI, cuando al-Andalus se convierte en una provincia almoravide gobernada desde Marrakesh. In the subsequent centuries--especially under the Almoravide, the Almohade, and above all the Merinid Dynasties--mosques, madrasas (schools), palaces and Moorish Andalusian style homes and public buildings were steadily added. Since the Idrisside Dynasty, there was a succession of Dynasties, including the reign of the Almoravides, the Almohads, the Merinides, the Saadians, and the Alauite Cherifan Dynasties until 1664. |
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