Tariq ibn Ziyad: Conquering the Rock of Gibraltar

In 710/718, the brilliant general Musa ibn Nusayr's lieutenant launched/embarked on/undertook a daring invasion/campaign/expedition across the Strait of Gibraltar. His objective: read more to conquer/claim/capture the then-Roman fortress of The Rock. With an army of approximately 10,000/7,000/8,000 Berbers and Arabs, he faced/overcame/dealt with th

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