A minimalist exploration of the Almoravid dynasty that shaped the Maghreb and al-Andalus from the Atlas Mountains.
The Almoravids emerged from the Sanhaja Berber confederation in the Atlas Mountains, establishing ribāṭ (fortified monasteries) that became centers of Islamic learning and military organization. Their empire stretched from the Sahara to the Pyrenees, preserving Amazigh heritage while spreading Islamic civilization.