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Between 718 and 1247 the town remained under the domination of the Arabs, in the territorial demarcation of the Xarq (or Sharq) al-Andalus (in Arabic: شرق الاندلس), who named it Madīnah Laqant or Medina Laqant (in Arabic: مدينة القنت, which means "the city of Laqant"), abbreviated al-Lqant (Arabic
May 23, 2024 · Alicante derives its name from the Arabic word “Al-Laqant,” meaning “The City of Light.” It is a testament to the city’s radiant beauty and sunny climate. Strategic Location. Alicante is strategically located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, making it an important port city and a gateway to the Balearic Islands. Santa Barbara Castle
The name of the city echoes the Arabic name Laqant (لَقَنْت), al-Laqant (اللَّقَنْت) or Al-qant (القنت), which in turn reflects the Latin Lucentum and Greek root Leuké (or Leuka), meaning "white". History
The Reconquista, a period of Christian reconquest, led to Alicante's liberation from Moorish rule in the 13th century under King Alfonso X of Castile. The city was renamed Alicante, which is believed to have derived from the Arabic "al-laqant."
Alacant. Alicante province, Spain. Alicante, provincia (province) in Valencia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), southeastern Spain. It was formed in 1833 from parts of the historical provinces of Valencia and Murcia.
Alicante. Alicante is in south-east Spain, in the Community of Valencia The province is identified with the Costa Blanca tourism brand. It has a typical Mediterranean landscape where beaches alternate with mountainous areas. Ten festivals in the region are officially Fiestas of International Tourist Interest: in Alicante, the Bonfires of San ...
History of the Kingdom of Valencia. Alicante soon fell under the control of James II, King of Aragon, and in 1298 became part of the Kingdom of Valencia. Alicante prospered for centuries under the rule of Valencia, becoming a major commercial port for exports around the Mediterranean. Much of its splendid architecture was built during this ...
