The Muslim Heritage
of Portugal
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XII century Alcácer do Sal fortifications. Alcácer do Sal city was known as Qasr Abu Danis during the Muslim rule. 
 
Almedina gateway. Main gateway into old Coimbra city
XII silver coins minted by order of Ibn Qasi, king of Taifa
Mertola's mosque. A XVI century construction considered mankind's heritage by Unesco
 
XIV century mouth of a well in Mouraria of Moura. 
Silves fortifications. The most monumental sign of Muslim military architecture.
Idanha-a-Velha church. According to Claudio Torres it is a IX or X century mosque
 
A IX century tablet at Moura castle referring to a tower constructed by order of Amutamide king of Seville.
Muhammad ibn Mahdi ibn Hud's tombstone who died in Beja in XII century.
From "História de Portugal - Antes de Portugal" by José Mattoso, Estampa Publications