In the early 700s, a people group called the Moors from North Africa arrived in the Iberian Peninsula and conquered the kingdoms there, as well as in parts of France. The Moorish rule in the Iberian Peninsula lasted for over seven hundred years. During the rule of the Moors, Moorish architecture became prominent in Spain. Moorish architecture in Spain is still evident today. The Moors influenced many architectural features, including "motifs, or repeated patterns," as well as horseshoe and lancet arches. Ogee arches are also common in Spain and have Moorish origins. These arches curve up and come together to a point at the top. The Giralda bell tower in Seville features a minaret, which is a Moorish architectural feature. Minarets are tall, slender spires. Patios, or courtyards, were also a common feature in Spanish homes after the Moors took over the Iberian Peninsula.
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