A man buried in Spain in the Middle Ages era

The Late Muslim Nazari Period, officially known as the Nasrid Dynasty, marks a significant chapter in the history of Islamic Spain, specifically within the region of Al-Andalus. This era spans from 1238 to 1492, representing the final Islamic dynasty in Iberian Peninsula before the Reconquista concluded with the Fall of Granada. It is a time that encapsulated both cultural flourishing and political turbulence, set against the backdrop of the broader Islamic Golden Age.
Historical Context:
The Nasrid Dynasty came into power following the decline of the Almohad Caliphate, at a time when Christian kingdoms such as Castile and Aragon were gaining momentum in the north, steadily capturing formerly Muslim territories. Established by Muhammad I ibn al-Ahmar in 1238, the Nasrids maintained control over the Emirate of Granada, which encompassed the provinces of modern-day Granada, Almería, and Málaga.
Political Landscape:
The political existence of the Nasrid Emirate was marked by complex diplomacy and shifting allegiances. To preserve its autonomy, the nascent state often engaged in tributary relationships with the more powerful Christian kingdoms, paying tribute to Castilian kings to stave off invasions while attempting to align with other Muslim or North African powers. This balancing act allowed the Nasrids to retain control for over 250 years, though it also set the stage for military and political vulnerability.
Cultural Achievements:
Despite political difficulties, the Nasrid period is acclaimed for its substantial contributions to art, architecture, and culture, making Granada the last bastion of Islamic artistic and intellectual life in Spain.
Architecture: The architectural legacy of the Nasrids is epitomized by the Alhambra in Granada, an exquisite palace complex and fortress renowned for its stunning Islamic art and architectural sophistication. Characterized by intricate stucco work, fountains, gardens, and the innovative use of space, the Alhambra embodies the zenith of Islamic aesthetic in medieval Spain.
Art and Intellectual Life: The Nasrids nurtured a vibrant cultural milieu that attracted scholars, poets, and artists. Their courts were centers of learning, replete with libraries that housed works on science, philosophy, and literature. Poetry and music flourished, with court poets weaving verses that celebrated the emirate’s splendor and scholarly pursuits.
Economy: Granada’s economy during the Nasrid period was robust, driven by agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. The region was known for its production of silk and other goods that were traded throughout the Mediterranean. The Alpujarras mountains facilitated the implementation of advanced irrigation techniques, significantly boosting agricultural productivity.
Social and Religious Life:
Social structure within the Nasrid Kingdom was diverse, with Muslims constituting the majority, alongside significant Jewish and Christian communities. The convivencia (coexistence) was not always harmonious but did allow for a certain degree of cultural and religious exchange and cooperation, contributing to a diverse societal fabric.
Decline and Fall:
The twilight of the Nasrid period coincided with the consolidation of power by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. The strategic unification of their kingdoms and the military campaign against Muslim-held territories culminated in the Granada War (1482-1492). On January 2, 1492, the city of Granada fell to the Christian forces, marking the formal end of Muslim rule in Spain. This event effectively concluded the Reconquista and set the stage for the Spanish Inquisition and subsequent expulsion of Jews and Muslims.
In summary, the Late Muslim Nasrid Period in Spain is emblematic of cultural brilliance amidst political challenges. It was a time when the last vestiges of Islamic rule on the Iberian Peninsula shined with artistic and intellectual enlightenment, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to captivate historians, architects, and cultural enthusiasts today.
Sample ID | Culture/Period | Date | Location | Action |
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I3807 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I3981 | Roman Period Spain | 400 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Paseíllos universitarios-Fuentenueva, Spain | View |
I2472 | Middle Bronze Age Spain | 1533 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I1310 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2000 BCE | Barcelona. Sabadell. Can Roquetes, Spain | View |
I0843 | Hunter-Gatherer Spain | 6015 BCE | Castilla y León. León. La Brana-Arintero, Spain | View |
I1977 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1613 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I3322 | Iron Age Spain | 600 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Vinaròs. Puig de la Misericordia, Spain | View |
I3324 | Iron Age Spain | 359 BCE | Girona. Ullastret. Puig de Sant Andreu, Spain | View |
I3432 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3081 BCE | Évora. Reguengos de Monsaraz. Perdigões, Portugal | View |
I3485 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2300 BCE | Ciudad Real. Terrinches. Castillejo del Bonete, Spain | View |
I3486 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1750 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Villena. Cabezo Redondo, Spain | View |
I3487 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1739 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Villena. Cabezo Redondo, Spain | View |
I3488 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1750 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Villena. Cabezo Redondo, Spain | View |
I3490 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1850 BCE | Burgos. La Horra, Spain | View |
I3491 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1850 BCE | Castilla y León. Valladolid. Fuente la Mora, Spain | View |
I3493 | Middle Bronze Age Spain | 1422 BCE | Salamanca. Aldeaseca de la Frontera. Tordillos, Spain | View |
I3574 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3575 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3577 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3578 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3579 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3581 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3775 | Visigothic Period Barcelona, Spain | 600 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I3776 | Visigothic Period Barcelona, Spain | 600 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I3777 | Visigothic Period Barcelona, Spain | 600 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I3778 | Visigothic Period Barcelona, Spain | 600 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I3808 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I3810 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I3866 | Visigothic Period Barcelona, Spain | 600 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I3576 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 421 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3494 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1928 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. La Font de la Figuera. Coveta del Frare, Spain | View |
I3323 | Iron Age Spain | 373 BCE | Girona. Ullastret. Puig de Sant Andreu, Spain | View |
I3582 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I3585 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 675 CE | Granada. Ventas de Zafarraya, Spain | View |
I3756 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2017 BCE | Ciudad Real. Terrinches. Castillejo del Bonete, Spain | View |
I3759 | Iron Age Celtic Spain | 361 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. La Hoya, Spain | View |
I3980 | Roman Period Spain | 483 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Paseíllos universitarios-Fuentenueva, Spain | View |
I3983 | Roman Period Spain | 261 CE | Granada. Plaza Einstein, Spain | View |
I4054 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Granada. Plaza Einstein, Spain | View |
I1836 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1684 BCE | Sitges. Barcelona. Cova del Gegant, Spain | View |
I1840 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1613 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I4562 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1741 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I4563 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1700 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I4565 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3022 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I5076 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3336 BCE | Monte Canelas 1, Portugal | View |
I3238 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2500 BCE | Asturias. Soto de las Regueras. Cueva de la Paloma, Spain | View |
I5428 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3352 BCE | Cova das Lapas, Portugal | View |
I5429 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3010 BCE | Évora. Reguengos de Monsaraz. Perdigões, Portugal | View |
I6470 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1746 BCE | Castilla y León. Burgos. Tablada de Rudrón. Virgazal, Spain | View |
I6618 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1880 BCE | Madrid. Humanejos, Spain | View |
I3209 | Hunter-Gatherer Spain | 5978 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Ares del Maestre. Cingle del Mas Nou, Spain | View |
I1311 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2000 BCE | Barcelona. Sabadell. Can Roquetes, Spain | View |
I3484 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2343 BCE | Ciudad Real. Terrinches. Castillejo del Bonete, Spain | View |
I6490 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Tarragona. Mas Gassol. Alcover, Spain | View |
I6492 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Tarragona. Mas Gassol. Alcover, Spain | View |
I3243 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2500 BCE | Asturias. Soto de las Regueras. Cueva de la Paloma, Spain | View |
I3997 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1874 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. Paterna. Lloma de Betxí, Spain | View |
I3982 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Granada. Plaza Einstein, Spain | View |
I1842 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3000 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Peñacerrada-Urizaharra. Las Yurdinas II, Spain | View |
I1845 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3100 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I1846 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3100 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I1978 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3100 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I1982 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1735 BCE | Ondarre, Spain | View |
I7158 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Tarragona. Mas Gassol. Alcover, Spain | View |
I4558 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1700 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I4559 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1700 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I4560 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1700 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I4561 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1700 BCE | Tarragona. Galls Carboners, Spain | View |
I0839 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 2456 BCE | Almonda. Galeria da Cisterna, Portugal | View |
I7424 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I7425 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I7458 | Islamic Almohad Period Spain | 1100 CE | Granada. Alhama de Granada. Casa Cuartel Guardia Civil, Spain | View |
I7497 | Islamic Zira Period Spain | 1000 CE | Granada. Huéscar. Cueva Romero, Spain | View |
I7499 | Islamic Zira Period Spain | 1000 CE | Granada. Huéscar. Cueva Romero, Spain | View |
I7500 | Islamic Emirate Period Spain | 900 CE | Granada. Motril. Torrenueva. El Maraute, Spain | View |
I7549 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4300 BCE | Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View |
I7550 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4700 BCE | Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View |
I7588 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I7600 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4000 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View |
I7602 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Mandubi Zelaia, Spain | View |
I7603 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Mandubi Zelaia, Spain | View |
I7605 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Mandubi Zelaia, Spain | View |
I7643 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3952 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Alcoi. Les Llometes, Spain | View |
I7644 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3635 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Alcoi. Les Llometes, Spain | View |
I7646 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3711 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Alcoi. Les Llometes, Spain | View |
I7687 | Late Bronze Age Portugal | 1200 BCE | Coimbra. Arrifana. Gruta do Medronhal, Portugal | View |
I7688 | Late Bronze Age Portugal | 1200 BCE | Coimbra. Arrifana. Gruta do Medronhal, Portugal | View |
I7689 | Early Bronze Age Portugal | 2200 BCE | Évora. São Manços. Monte da Cabida 3, Portugal | View |
I7691 | Early Bronze Age Portugal | 2200 BCE | Évora. São Manços. Monte da Cabida 3, Portugal | View |
I7692 | Early Bronze Age Portugal | 2200 BCE | Évora. São Manços. Monte da Cabida 3, Portugal | View |
I7647 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4045 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Alcoi. Les Llometes, Spain | View |
I7645 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3981 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Alcoi. Les Llometes, Spain | View |
I7547 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4300 BCE | Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View |
I7587 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I7601 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3644 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View |
I7606 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Mandubi Zelaia, Spain | View |
I7498 | Islamic Zira Period Spain | 1000 CE | Granada. Huéscar. Cueva Romero, Spain | View |
I7642 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 2909 BCE | Valencian Community. Alacant/Alicante. Alcoi. Les Llometes, Spain | View |
I7457 | Islamic Almohad Period Spain | 1100 CE | Granada. Alhama de Granada. Casa Cuartel Guardia Civil, Spain | View |
I7604 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Mandubi Zelaia, Spain | View |
I7672 | Carolingian Period Spain | 785 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I7673 | Carolingian Period Spain | 785 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I7674 | Carolingian Period Spain | 785 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I7675 | Carolingian Period Spain | 785 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I7676 | Carolingian Period Spain | 785 CE | Barcelona. Roda de Ter. L'Esquerda, Spain | View |
I10277 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10278 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10280 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10283 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10284 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10285 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10286 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I10939 | Early Bronze Age Gibraltar | 1900 BCE | Bray Cave, Gibraltar | View |
I10940 | Early Bronze Age Gibraltar | 1900 BCE | Bray Cave, Gibraltar | View |
I10941 | Early Bronze Age Gibraltar | 1900 BCE | Bray Cave, Gibraltar | View |
I10942 | Early Neolithic Gibraltar | 5500 BCE | Gibraltar. Europa 1, Gibraltar | View |
I7594 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3518 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View |
I7597 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4000 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View |
I7598 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3622 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View |
I8045 | Middle Bronze Age Portugal | 1700 BCE | Setúbal. Melides. Casas Velhas, Portugal | View |
I8048 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2200 BCE | Granada. Arenas del Rey, Spain | View |
I8130 | Hunter-Gatherer Spain | 6064 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. Dos Aguas. Cueva de la Cocina, Spain | View |
I8132 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2600 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. La Vital. Gandia, Spain | View |
I8136 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1534 BCE | Granada. Orce, Spain | View |
I8141 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2200 BCE | Granada. Arenas del Rey, Spain | View |
I8144 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1876 BCE | Granada. Orce, Spain | View |
I8145 | Late Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1300 CE | Granada, Spain | View |
I8146 | Late Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1300 CE | Granada, Spain | View |
I8147 | Late Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1300 CE | Granada, Spain | View |
I8148 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8149 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8150 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8153 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8154 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8156 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8158 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8197 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8198 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8199 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8338 | Roman Period Spain | 79 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8339 | Roman Period Spain | 125 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8340 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8341 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8343 | Roman Period Spain | 647 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8344 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8364 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2706 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8365 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2706 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8474 | Roman Period Spain | 100 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8475 | Roman Period Spain | 100 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8566 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3800 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. La Font de la Figuera. Cova de Sant Gomengo, Spain | View |
I8567 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. Bocairent. La Coveta Emparetà, Spain | View |
I8568 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3496 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. Bocairent. La Coveta Emparetà, Spain | View |
I8569 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2872 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Alcalá de Xivert. Cova dels Diablets, Spain | View |
I8571 | Late Bronze Age Spain | 1800 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Cabanes. Túmulo Mortorum, Spain | View |
I1976 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2571 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I2471 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1620 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I2473 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2916 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I3214 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Asturias. Soto de las Regueras. Cueva de la Paloma, Spain | View |
I3239 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2500 BCE | Asturias. Soto de las Regueras. Cueva de la Paloma, Spain | View |
I3277 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3150 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I3326 | Iron Age Spain | 250 BCE | Girona. Ullastret. Puig de Sant Andreu, Spain | View |
I3327 | Iron Age Spain | 250 BCE | Girona. Ullastret. Puig de Sant Andreu, Spain | View |
I3492 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1850 BCE | Salamanca. Aldeaseca de la Frontera. Tordillos, Spain | View |
I3757 | Iron Age Celtic Spain | 400 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. La Hoya, Spain | View |
I3758 | Iron Age Celtic Spain | 373 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. La Hoya, Spain | View |
I6622 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2600 BCE | Madrid. San Fernando de Henares. Camino de las Yeseras, Spain | View |
I8131 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2576 BCE | Valencian Community. València/Valencia. La Vital. Gandia, Spain | View |
I8202 | Roman Period Spain | 100 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8203 | Hellenistic Period Spain | 300 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8204 | Hellenistic Period Spain | 350 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8205 | Hellenistic Period Spain | 300 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8206 | Hellenistic Period Spain | 340 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8208 | Hellenistic Period Spain | 376 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8209 | Greek Period Spain | 752 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8210 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8211 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8212 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8213 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8214 | Greek Period Spain | 500 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8215 | Greek Period Spain | 746 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I8216 | Roman Period Spain | 80 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I1312 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2000 BCE | Barcelona. Sabadell. Can Roquetes, Spain | View |
I1313 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 2000 BCE | Barcelona. Sabadell. Can Roquetes, Spain | View |
I11300 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Basque Country, Spain | View |
I11301 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Basque Country, Spain | View |
I11306 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I11305 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I11303 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I11601 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3350 BCE | Lisbon. Torres Vedras. Cabeço da Arruda I, Portugal | View |
I11614 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 2800 BCE | Torres Vedra. Bolores, Portugal | View |
I11604 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3100 BCE | Lisbon. Lourinhã. Tholos of Paimogo I, Portugal | View |
I11592 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 2800 BCE | Torres Vedra. Bolores, Portugal | View |
I11605 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3100 BCE | Lisbon. Lourinhã. Tholos of Paimogo I, Portugal | View |
I11599 | Chalcolithic Portugal | 3350 BCE | Lisbon. Torres Vedras. Cabeço da Arruda I, Portugal | View |
I8134 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4700 BCE | Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View |
I10892 | Medieval Spain | 750 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I10866 | Roman Period Spain | 44 BCE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I10895 | Medieval Spain | 774 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I10865 | Roman Period Spain | 100 CE | Girona. Empuries. necropolis Centre de Visitants, Spain | View |
I12031 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I12034 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I11249 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Basque Country, Spain | View |
I11248 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3500 BCE | Basque Country, Spain | View |
I12163 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I12162 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
VAD001 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1872 BCE | La Rioja. Hervías. Valdescusa, Spain | View |
VAD002 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1900 BCE | La Rioja. Hervías. Valdescusa, Spain | View |
VAD003 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1900 BCE | La Rioja. Hervías. Valdescusa, Spain | View |
VAD004 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1900 BCE | La Rioja. Hervías. Valdescusa, Spain | View |
VAD005 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1740 BCE | La Rioja. Hervías. Valdescusa, Spain | View |
EHU001 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2287 BCE | Castilla y León. Burgos. Monasterio de Rodilla. El Hundido, Spain | View |
EHU002 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2564 BCE | Castilla y León. Burgos. Monasterio de Rodilla. El Hundido, Spain | View |
I12410 | Iron Age Spain | 537 BCE | Catalonia. Barcelona. Pacs del Penedès. Mas d'en Boixos-1, Spain | View |
I12208 | Middle Bronze Age Spain | 1400 BCE | Castilla y León. Valladolid. San Román de Hornija. La Requejada, Spain | View |
I12209 | Middle Bronze Age Spain | 1400 BCE | Castilla y León. Valladolid. San Román de Hornija. La Requejada, Spain | View |
I12514 | Islamic Period Spain | 1025 CE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Betxí. Palau Castell de Betxí, Spain | View |
I12516 | Islamic Period Spain | 899 CE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Vinaròs. Plaza Parroquial, Spain | View |
I12515 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Betxí. Palau Castell de Betxí, Spain | View |
I12878 | Iron Age Spain | 516 BCE | Barcelona. Pacs del Penedès. Mas d'en Boixos-1, Spain | View |
I12879 | Iron Age Spain | 725 BCE | Barcelona. Castellví de la Marca. Hort d'en Grimau, Spain | View |
I12877 | Iron Age Spain | 550 BCE | Barcelona. Pacs del Penedès. Mas d'en Boixos-1, Spain | View |
I12855 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1880 BCE | Ciudad Real. Terrinches. Castillejo del Bonete, Spain | View |
I12809 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1880 BCE | Ciudad Real. Terrinches. Castillejo del Bonete, Spain | View |
I12561 | Iron Age Tartessian Culture, Spain | 700 BCE | Sevilla. Alcalá del Río. La Angorrilla, Spain | View |
I12560 | Iron Age Tartessian Culture, Spain | 700 BCE | Sevilla. Alcalá del Río. La Angorrilla, Spain | View |
I12640 | Iron Age Spain | 700 BCE | Barcelona. Can Roqueta-Can Revella, Spain | View |
I12641 | Iron Age Spain | 786 BCE | Barcelona. Can Roqueta-Can Revella, Spain | View |
I12648 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I12646 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I12649 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I12647 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I12645 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I12642 | Iron Age Spain | 733 BCE | Barcelona. Can Roqueta II, Spain | View |
I12644 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I12643 | Iron Age Spain | 758 BCE | Barcelona. Can Roqueta II, Spain | View |
I4556 | Iron Age Spain | 700 BCE | Catalonia. Barcelona. Avinyonet del Penedés. Font de la Canya, Spain | View |
I4246 | Bell Beaker Culture, Spain | 2401 BCE | Madrid. San Fernando de Henares. Camino de las Yeseras, Spain | View |
I10287 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I2470 | Middle Bronze Age Spain | 1412 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I3320 | Iron Age Spain | 300 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Vilafamés. Els Estrets de la Rata, Spain | View |
I3321 | Iron Age Spain | 300 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Vilafamés. Els Estrets de la Rata, Spain | View |
I7162 | Early Bronze Age Spain | 1881 BCE | Andalusia. Cádiz. Chiclana de la Frontera. Loma del Puerco, Spain | View |
I10852 | Medieval Spain | 990 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I10853 | Medieval Spain | 993 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I8570 | Late Bronze Age Spain | 1300 BCE | Castellón. Cabanes. Túmulo Mortorum, Spain | View |
I12032 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I3496 | Iron Age Spain | 300 BCE | Catalonia. Barcelona.Cerdanyola. Turó de Ca n’Oliver, Spain | View |
I3583 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View |
I10897 | Medieval Spain | 1040 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I7423 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I2469 | Late Bronze Age Spain | 971 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I7427 | Islamic Period Spain | 900 CE | Granada. Calle Panaderos 21-23, Spain | View |
I12171 | Iron Age Tartessian Culture, Spain | 779 BCE | Andalusia. Sevilla. Alcalá del Río. La Angorrilla, Spain | View |
I3584 | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400 CE | Granada. Ventas de Zafarraya, Spain | View |
I11304 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I4055 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Granada. Plaza Einstein, Spain | View |
I3809 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I10851 | Medieval Spain | 887 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I12164 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I12033 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I7679 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4300 BCE | Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View |
I10899 | Hunter-Gatherer Spain | 40000 BCE | Andalusia. Piñar. Granada. Cueva de la Carigüela, Spain | View |
I12030 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I7595 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3518 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View |
I8140 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2121 BCE | Granada. Monachil, Spain | View |
I6491 | Roman Period Spain | 200 CE | Tarragona. Mas Gassol. Alcover, Spain | View |
I8155 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I7426 | Muslim Nazari Period, Spain | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View |
I12650 | Islamic Period Spain | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View |
I10282 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View |
I7160 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 4042 BCE | Andalusia. Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View |
I12173 | Iron Age Tartessian Culture, Spain | 700 BCE | Andalusia. Sevilla. Alcalá del Río. La Angorrilla, Spain | View |
I10854 | Medieval Spain | 990 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View |
I12029 | Visigothic Period Girona, Spain | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View |
I8157 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View |
I8571 | 1800 BCE | Castell. Cabanes. Túmulo Mortorum, Spain | View | |
I8140 | 2121 BCE | Granada. Monachil, Spain | View | |
I10899 | 40000 BCE | Andalusia. Piñar. Granada. Cueva de la Carigüela, Spain | View | |
I4055 | 200 CE | Granada. Plaza Einstein, Spain | View | |
I4246 | 2401 BCE | Madrid. San Fernando de Henares. Camino de las Yeseras, Spain | View | |
I3583 | 400 CE | Granada. Montefrío. El Castillón, Spain | View | |
I2469 | 971 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View | |
I7160 | 4042 BCE | Andalusia. Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View | |
I3584 | 400 CE | Granada. Ventas de Zafarraya, Spain | View | |
I7162 | 1881 BCE | Andalusia. Cádiz. Chiclana de la Frontera. Loma del Puerco, Spain | View | |
I3809 | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View | |
I7423 | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View | |
I7426 | 1500 CE | Andalusia. Granada. Mondújar (Lecrín). Nécropolis de Torna Alta, Spain | View | |
I7679 | 4300 BCE | Cádiz. San Fernando. Campo de Hockey, Spain | View | |
I10282 | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View | |
I7595 | 3518 BCE | Alicante. Alcoi. Llometes, Spain | View | |
I8155 | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View | |
I8157 | 2900 BCE | Andalusia. Córdoba. Lucena. Sima del Ángel, Spain | View | |
I8570 | 1300 BCE | Castellón. Cabanes. Túmulo Mortorum, Spain | View | |
I11304 | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View | |
I10899 | 40000 BCE | Andalusia. Piñar. Granada. Cueva de la Carigüela, Spain | View | |
I10897 | 1040 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View | |
I10854 | 990 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View | |
I10851 | 887 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View | |
I10852 | 990 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View | |
I10853 | 993 CE | Catalonia. Girona. Sant Julià de Ramis, Spain | View | |
I12030 | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View | |
I12032 | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View | |
I12029 | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View | |
I12033 | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View | |
I12171 | 779 BCE | Andalusia. Sevilla. Alcalá del Río. La Angorrilla, Spain | View | |
I12173 | 700 BCE | Andalusia. Sevilla. Alcalá del Río. La Angorrilla, Spain | View | |
I12164 | 500 CE | Girona. Pla de l'Horta, Spain | View | |
I12650 | 1100 CE | Valencia. Carrer Sagunto 49, Spain | View | |
I3320 | 300 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Vilafamés. Els Estrets de la Rata, Spain | View | |
I3321 | 300 BCE | Valencian Community. Castelló/Castellón. Vilafamés. Els Estrets de la Rata, Spain | View | |
I7427 | 900 CE | Granada. Calle Panaderos 21-23, Spain | View | |
I3496 | 300 BCE | Catalonia. Barcelona.Cerdanyola. Turó de Ca n’Oliver, Spain | View | |
I2470 | 1412 BCE | Basque Country. Araba/Álava. Laguardia. El Sotillo, Spain | View | |
I6491 | 200 CE | Tarragona. Mas Gassol. Alcover, Spain | View | |
I10287 | 3400 BCE | Barcelona. Cova de la Guineu, Spain | View | |
I10899 | 40000 BCE | Andalusia. Piñar. Granada. Cueva de la Carigüela, Spain | View | |
I8571 | 1800 BCE | Castell. Cabanes. Túmulo Mortorum, Spain | View |
Ancient genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (I8145) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles ancient populations from different geographic regions.
Modern genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (I8145) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles modern populations from different geographic regions.
These results complement the ancient ancestry components shown in the previous section, offering a different perspective on the individual's genetic profile by comparing it with modern reference populations rather than prehistoric ancestral groups.
The G25 coordinates for the sample I8145 are as follows. You can analyze its admixture using G25 Studio.
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The genomic history of the Iberian Peninsula over the past 8000 years
We assembled genome-wide data from 271 ancient Iberians, of whom 176 are from the largely unsampled period after 2000 BCE, thereby providing a high-resolution time transect of the Iberian Peninsula. We document high genetic substructure between northwestern and southeastern hunter-gatherers before the spread of farming. We reveal sporadic contacts between Iberia and North Africa by ~2500 BCE and, by ~2000 BCE, the replacement of 40% of Iberia's ancestry and nearly 100% of its Y-chromosomes by people with Steppe ancestry. We show that, in the Iron Age, Steppe ancestry had spread not only into Indo-European-speaking regions but also into non-Indo-European-speaking ones, and we reveal that present-day Basques are best described as a typical Iron Age population without the admixture events that later affected the rest of Iberia. Additionally, we document how, beginning at least in the Roman period, the ancestry of the peninsula was transformed by gene flow from North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean.