Imagine Muslim international traders, the world’s best scientists, mathematicians, elaborate riches and sophisticated dining practices and you have the Moors. Testimonies to their presence features in many African, Arabic and European towns as well as our language (img). Words with the prefix “Al” such as algebra, alcohol, chemistry, nadir, alkaline, and cipher entered the language. Even words such as checkmate, influenza, typhoon, orange, and cable can be traced back to Arabic origins as they made their way into European Language whilst the Moors occupied Southern Spain until the Spanish Reconquista (711 – 1492). They also were responsible for introducing Coffee and Lemons into Europe as well as refined Architecture.
“Black history” would be an inaccurate term to use here. In fact, the Moors and the Egyptians are a great example of how niche our western comprehension of “race” is.
In North Africa you will find people of dark and light complexions; no curls to loose and then very tight curls with narrow and broad features.
The Moors have been described both as very dark and very light in complexion; often with red hair.
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