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Did you know modern-day Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is the first European city built with seismic safety in mind? And there is a very good reason for that! In 1755, Portugal was hit by an earthquake that would measure nine on the future Richter scale. Portugal, which is located in the Iberian Peninsula, has a rich history that dates to prehistoric times. The first settlers left amazing art behind in the form of rock carvings and rock monoliths. These first peoples never left their country but were integrated into the many societies that came to Portugal over time. There were Phoenician traders, Romans, Germanic tribes, Muslims from North Africa, and Hispanic peoples. This mix of ethnicities resulted in a unique language and culture of the medieval Kingdom of Portugal, and one might even say of the modern-day Portuguese Republic as well. Even though Portugal is probably best known for exploring the world during the Age of Discovery, the history of mainland Portugal is rarely described outside of the country. This is why the Age of Discovery is only briefly touched upon, as there are many other fascinating things to talk about instead that might be lesser known to readers. The p

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Author

Captivating History

Publisher

Captivating History

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9781637165577

Category

education

Subjects

Education, History

Rating

4.1 / 5 (201 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14