Roman gods didn't work on car exhausts for 15 bucks an hour take home pay. Neither did kings in Greek mythology. They would trick out your car in gold.
I agree. There are better images of the Alhambra that define moors. I put monks, Mormons, and moors just wasn't on my radar. I think a new image is needed.
I think that the problem is that "Moors" is a European term. No group of people has ever defined itself as Moors and even in Europe its meaning has been shifting and inexact.
The picture is of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, which was built by an Islamic sultan. It later became the palace of Ferdinand and Isabella under Christendom, and is where Columbus was granted permission for his expedition. It's commonly referred to as a symbol of Spain's origins under "Moorish" rule.
Wonder why the Mongols didn't conquer India. I mean, yeah, history's largest contiguous empire is pretty impressive, but it just seems like India was right there and they kinda skirted around it.
The Mongol Empire launched several invasions into the Indian subcontinent from 1221 to 1327, with many of the later raids made by the unruly Qaraunas of Mongol origin. The Mongols occupied parts of modern Pakistan and other parts of Punjab for decades.
There are definitely other factors, but the wet weather destroyed their bows and made them ineffective. I think there was also the problem of dense vegetation and cavalry. However, a descendant of Timur, of the Timurid Empire, who was himself a descendant of Genghis Khan, went on to found the Mughal Empire in India... so they kind of did XD
I can live with not knowing - and now learning about - Musa but I agree that a new photo or answer is needed for the Moors question. Maybe use a picture of the moors of Scotland!
Mastadon for Mammoth? Midas for Mansa Musa? both of those came to mind first before the actual answer. And Wealthy? I don't think there is any proof that Mansa Musa was the richest man ever. Maybe "alleged" should be added.
Regardless of whether or not Mansa Musa was the richest man in history, he was undeniably very wealthy. The picture is also one of the most common depictions of Mansa Musa and pretty distinctively not Midas.
It's their capital and symbol of their architecture. Just because you don't know one of the most iconic buildings in the world doesn't mean it's not representative. Admittedly, it's not THAT known what it looks from the ouside, pictures og the inner courtyards are more common, but still.
I think it's a stretch to call it one of the most iconic buildings in the world. I think people are familiar with the name. But that picture, to me, looks like a fairly generic monastery, or small village etc. which I'd imagine is anywhere from Italy to Switzerland to France. I'm not European though.
I don't have a real defined list of top XX iconic buildings of the world; but I doubt the Alhambra would make the top 50, just looking at that picture. Maybe 100. There is a square thing (a gate, I assume), and a tower. The rest is fairly generic. I'm sure it is very pretty inside, in person, and from some angles. The nighttime pictures are nice.
Now, I will remember that Alhambra has a square thing and tower, and is in Andalusia, which is the southern region of Spain. Or, more locally, Grenada; about 100 miles East of Seville. Which makes sense as it's tied to the Islamic Moors.
I don't have a real defined list of top XX iconic buildings of the world; but I doubt the Alhambra would make the top 50, just looking at that picture. Maybe 100. There is a square thing (a gate, I assume), and a tower. The rest is fairly generic. I'm sure it is very pretty inside, in person, and from some angles. The nighttime pictures are nice.
Now, I will remember that Alhambra has a square thing and tower, and is in Andalusia, which is the southern region of Spain. Or, more locally, Grenada; about 100 miles East of Seville. Which makes sense as it's tied to the Islamic Moors.