Forces loyal to Pelagius defeated a Umayyad army in the Picos de Europa valley.

In the Battle of Covadonga, forces loyal to Pelagius achieved a significant victory against the Umayyad army in the picturesque valley of the Picos de Europa in Spain. Pelagius's forces decimated the Umayyad army, defeating their attempts to reconquer them. This battle marked the beginning of the Christian resistance against the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula and is considered a turning point in the Reconquista, a centuries-long process of retaking the region from Muslim rule. The victory at Covadonga not only boosted the morale of the Christian population but also inspired other Christian leaders to rise up against the Umayyad rule, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of Asturias. The Battle of Covadonga symbolizes the determination and resilience of the Christian Spaniards in preserving their culture, faith, and independence. #BattleofCovadonga #Reconquista #Pelagius #KingdomofAsturias #ChristianResistance