The Early Islamic Settlement in Gibraltar
J. Derek Latham|H. T. Norris
THE PERIOD BETWEEN LANDING of Tariq b Ziyad at Gibraltar in A.D. 7I I and the construction city Madinat al-Fath by Almohade ruler 'Abd al-Mu'min I60 is one most unknown baffling periods history peninsula. The lack archaeological material only serves to increase mystery. Literary evidence scanty, theories are wild improbable, it not surprising that information guide-books has no sound historical foundation. It must be conceded, however, much this situation due attention paid brilliant study Moorish Seiior Torres Balbas. Any student period refer his which all more remarkable considering fact he was unable visit certain areas Rock. Briefly problem this. Is regarding landing supplied Arab historians acceptable, if so, how it? Secondly, what exists show any town or community size existed there between years 7 6o ? cannot pretend can produce solves problem. seems me research on a considerable scale appearance new literary likely help conclusively. may suggest, possible lines tackled some future date.
The Geographical Journal