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Murcia History
The city of Murcia was founded by Abderraman II in 325 AD, and became sufficiently developed by the 10th century to become a flourishing capital city. It was particularly notable because of its famous and iconic court of scientists and artists.
Murcia is the capital city of the region of Murcia. The defensive walls and irrigation systems of the city in the ‘Huerta’ date back straight to the Moorish times, along with the layout of the streets of the city. Murcia was known as "El Jardin" (the garden) by the Muslims because of the presence of many fruit-bearing trees which bore a rich harvest every year without failure. The fertile lands of Murcia had remained inhabited for more than 5,000 years by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and the Moors.
Murcia joined the Castillian crown in 1266, during which it greatly prospered, and its glory grew manifold. King Alfonso X was very much fond of the city, and lived there for long periods of time. He believed Murcia to be the greatest Andalucian city, second only to Seville. Alfonso granted many privileges to the city, encouraging commerce and harmony among the numerous cultures and religions who resided in Murcia at that time. By the 15th century, the irrigation system of the city had been almost fully developed, and trade was booming.
The modern city of Murcia is the regional capital of the province of Murcia. Murcians have not forgotten their splendid historical heritage to this day.
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Murcia History
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