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  1. History of Mauritania

    The original inhabitants of Mauritania were the Bafour, presumably a Mande ethnic group, connected to the contemporary Arabized minor social group of Imraguen on the Atlantic coast. The territory of Mauritania was on the fringe of geographical knowledge of Libya in classical antiquity. Berber immigration took place from about the 3rd century. Mauritania takes its name from the ancient Berber kingdom and later Roman province of Mauretania, and thus ultimately from the Mauri people, even though the respective territories do not overlap, historical Mauritania being considerably further north than modern Mauritania. The Umayyads were the first Arab Muslims to enter Mauritania. During the Islamic conquests, they made incursions into Mauritania and were present in the region by the end of the 7th century. Many Berber tribes in Mauritania fled the arrival of the Arabs to the Gao region in Mali. The European colonial powers of the 19th century had little interest in Mauritania. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Mauritania takes its name from the ancient Berber kingdom and later Roman province of Mauretania, and thus ultimately from the Mauri people, even though the respective territories do not overlap, historical Mauritania being considerably further north than modern Mauritania. The Umayyads were the first Arab Muslims to enter Mauritania.
  3. britannica.com

    Dec 27, 2024Mauritania - Colonialism, Independence, Slavery: This discussion focuses on the history of Mauritania since European contact. For a more complete treatment of the country in its regional context, see western Africa, history of. Mauritania's contributions to the prehistory of western Africa are still being researched, but the discovery of numerous Lower Paleolithic (Acheulean) and Neolithic ...
  4. britannica.com

    7 days agoMauritania, country on the Atlantic coast of Africa. It forms a geographic and cultural bridge between the North African Maghrib and the westernmost portion of sub-Saharan Africa. Much of Mauritania encompasses part of the Sahara desert. Its capital is Nouakchott.
  5. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 18, 2024Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is in northwest Africa with 90% of its territory in the Sahara. The name Mauritania derives from the ancient Berber Mauri tribes and their kingdom, Mauretania. Its history is marked by a blend of ancient civilizations, Islamic influence, colonial rule, and post-independence struggles.
  6. afrodiscovery.com

    Mar 15, 2024Ancient Civilizations In Mauritania Mauritania holds a rich history of ancient civilizations, with remnants of several kingdoms dating back centuries. From the Berber tribes to the Ghana Empire, the country's historical landscape has shaped its modern identity. Exploring the roots of Mauritania unveils a fascinating narrative of cultural diversity and resilience.
  7. historyworld.net

    The foremost problem confronting Mauritania, on becoming independent in 1960 after the dissolution of French west africa, is its relationship with its more powerful northern neighbour, Morocco. At first the Moroccan king refuses to acknowledge the existence of Mauritania, claiming that it is historically linked to Morocco (it is the region from which the Almoravids moved north in the 11th ...
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