Umayyad Conquest of Hispania

711 CE · military

In 711, the Muslim army under the command of Tariq ibn Ziyad crossed from Gibraltar into the Iberian Peninsula, overthrew the Visigothic Kingdom, and established al-Andalus.

For centuries, centers such as Cordoba and Granada shone in science, philosophy, and architecture; this period, in which Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived together, served as a bridge for transmitting ancient knowledge to Europe.

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What was Umayyad Conquest of Hispania?
In 711, the Muslim army under the command of Tariq ibn Ziyad crossed from Gibraltar into the Iberian Peninsula, overthrew the Visigothic Kingdom, and established al-Andalus.
When did Umayyad Conquest of Hispania happen?
711 CE