The Expulsion of the Moriscos was the expulsion of Spain's converted Muslim population in the 16th century.

In a fateful moment, Spain issued a decree for the Expulsion of the Moriscos. Descendants of the Muslim population who had converted to Christianity in the early 16th century, the Moriscos faced forced exile from their homeland. As tensions between the Christian majority and the Moriscos grew, culminating in the revolt of the Alpujarras in 1568, the Spanish Crown finally decided to rid the nation of these perceived threats. The expulsion had severe consequences for Spain, as it lost a considerable number of skilled craftsmen, agricultural workers, and intellectuals. Moreover, it inflicted irreparable damage to the country's economy and cultural diversity. The event had lasting repercussions on Spain's collective memory and remains a poignant moment in its history. #Spain #ExpulsionOfTheMoriscos #AlpujarrasRevolt #CulturalDiversityLoss