The reconquista from the Moors by the Franks began in 785.

By 1285 the southernmost areas of Aragon had been taken from the Moors.

It takes its name from the Moors whose troops were based in the area and who were known as the adalides (champions).

Taking a cue from the Moors, French monks in the 12th century began to play a version of tennis with their hands.

On the highest part of the mountain they lit up a bonfire, according to an old custom of the country handed down from the Moors.

Thus it was wrested temporarily from the Moors, who were driven out finally in 1015.

The district was under control of military orders following the 12th century Christian reconquest of the area from the Moors.

This ifes with the many Christians who fled from the Moors.

A great shout of triumph arose from the Moors as they swarmed in for the final assault.

He was there given eventual lordship over the city after its conquest from the Moors.