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Mértola, The Arabic Town in South Alentejo

Mértola, The Arabic Town in South Alentejo

The period of the Arab occupation which began in the 8th century  lasted almost 500 years in the south of Portugal.  With this Portugal inhereted farming techniques,  harvesting systems and water supply , eating habits , several hundred words, building techniques , decorative tastes , artistic styles , urban environments . Muslims are the archetypes of […]

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