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Marbella's
recorded history dates back to at least 1,600 B.C. as
a settlement. The Romans later named the town "Salduba"
and erected several aqueducts and mosaics in Marbella
and nearby San Pedro Alcántara. Several archeological
digs have turned up remnants of the civilization that
flourished here in the Roman period. Existence of a food
seasoning works have surfaced, which leads to speculation
that the prized fish-based seasoning paste of "garum",
that was so important to the Romans, may have also been
produced here.
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Everything
changed with the entrance of the Moors in 711 A.D. and their
dominance of southern Spain and Marbella. Under the Caliphate
of Córdoba, the Moors realized the strategic significance
of Marbella, hence we see evidence of construction here
during those times, most notably the Moorish Castle. In
the Twelfth Century, the Arab historian, Al Isidri documented
"a small town, but well inhabited " of perhaps
3,000 people. Marbella, in those times, was dedicated to
agriculture, most notably the cultivation of fruits and
figs. The entire city was walled and fortified with three
entry points and the still present watchtowers kept guard
along the coast. |
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Moorish period ended for Marbella on June 11th, 1485; when
Ferdinand handily took the city on his march to Granada.
The patron saint of that day, Bernabé, remains that
of the city. It is thought that the name Marbella also dates
from that period. The Spanish conquerors fortified some
existing structures and in the following centuries, the
main historical structures were erected. |
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Modern
day Marbella is the product of progressive tourism projects
initiated by individuals such as José Banus and Noriberto
Goizueta, who promoted Nueva Andalucia and Guadalmina respectively.
With the creation of the Sporting Port and the Marbella
Club Hotel, Marbella became recognized as the popular destination
that it is today. |
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