The Torch of Tangier (2011)
““Whoever controls the Rock controls the underbelly of Europe.” The limestone cliffs of Gibraltar loomed in front of them. “This is where the Berbers under Tariq ibn Ziyad swept into Andalusia when the Moors conquered Spain.” “And Moulay Yousef’s brave soldiers brought peace and Allah to the Iberian continent,” Lily said, imitating the Mekraj’s voice, reciting his extraordinary version of history.
Russ looked puzzled. “Indeed. The Moroccans named the mountain after ibn Ziyad, called it Jebal... al Tariq. Hence, Gibraltar.” The ferry cruised nearer and nearer to the rocky silhouette outlined against the sky.
“The Rock is one of the Pillars of Hercules. The other is Jebal Musa on the Moroccan side of the Strait, near Cuesta.” “There’s a Jebel Musa in Moab,” Lily said. “Near Petra.” “No relation. Hercules himself set up this pair of mountains as the gateway to the Great Ocean.” “And beyond here was the end of the world,” Lily said.MoreLess
Russ looked puzzled. “Indeed. The Moroccans named the mountain after ibn Ziyad, called it Jebal... al Tariq. Hence, Gibraltar.” The ferry cruised nearer and nearer to the rocky silhouette outlined against the sky.
“The Rock is one of the Pillars of Hercules. The other is Jebal Musa on the Moroccan side of the Strait, near Cuesta.” “There’s a Jebel Musa in Moab,” Lily said. “Near Petra.” “No relation. Hercules himself set up this pair of mountains as the gateway to the Great Ocean.” “And beyond here was the end of the world,” Lily said.MoreLess
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