Who Were the Moors?The Moors were a group of North African peoples of Berber and Arab origin who settled in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.Origin- The Moors primarily came from North Africa, including regions such as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.- The term "Moor" was used by medieval Christians to refer to Muslims in general, although it encompassed various peoples with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.Presence in the Iberian Peninsula- The Moors arrived in the Iberian Peninsula in 711, when Muslim forces led by Táriq ibn Ziyad crossed the Strait of Gibraltar.- For several centuries, until 1492, the Moors ruled much of the peninsula during a period known as Al-Andalus.Cultural Legacy- Their presence left an extraordinarily rich cultural legacy, including advancements in architecture, science, philosophy, literature, and art.- Notable examples of Moorish architecture in Spain include the Alhambra of Granada and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.Credits: Teoriaoscura