The "Moorish Empire" refers to the more than 700 years of Islamic rule by Moors (Arabs and North Africans) in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), beginning with a 711 AD invasion that led to the flourishing civilization of Al-Andalus.
This era significantly influenced European culture, introducing advanced agriculture, sophisticated architecture like the Alhambra and Mosque of Córdoba, extensive linguistic contributions to Spanish, and advancements in mathematics and astronomy.
The presence of the Moors ended with the gradual reconquest by Christian forces, culminating in the fall of Granada in 1492.
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