{"id":6926,"date":"2026-08-03T20:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiquie.fr\/ceuta-the-history-of-the-city-founded-by-an-amazigh-princess\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T20:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:11:21","slug":"ceuta-the-history-of-the-city-founded-by-an-amazigh-princess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiquie.fr\/en\/ceuta-the-history-of-the-city-founded-by-an-amazigh-princess\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceuta: The history of the city founded by an Amazigh princess"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ceuta is a coastal city in northern Morocco, located on the Strait of Gibraltar. It is known for its unique architecture, its lively port and its rich and varied history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city was founded in the 6th century BC by an Amazigh princess named Tarik ibn Ziyad. Born in the region of present-day Algeria, she was raised in a family of tribal leaders and gained a great reputation as a warrior and leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tarik ibn Ziyad was appointed governor of the Ceuta region by the Umayyad caliph of Damascus and founded the city as a strategic commercial and military center for the region. The city prospered under her leadership, attracting merchants and travelers from across Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the centuries, Ceuta was conquered by different colonial powers, notably the Portuguese, the Spanish and the Moroccans. Today, the city is a Spanish enclave in Morocco and retains a rich and varied cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The history of Ceuta is the story of a visionary woman who created a city that had a lasting impact on the region. 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