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Genetic Study Reveals Moriscos' Lasting Impact on Spain

5/25/2025

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A groundbreaking genetic study by Gonzalo Oteo-Garcia uncovers the profound legacy of the 1609-1614 expulsion of 300,000 Moriscos from Spain. It reveals a rich North African heritage woven into Spain's history, while modern Valencia shows a decline in Arab and Berber ancestry. Many Moriscos' journeys to Latin America have left an enduring mark on its demographics.

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A groundbreaking genetic study by Gonzalo Oteo-Garcia uncovers the profound legacy of the 1609-1614 expulsion of 300,000 Moriscos from Spain. It reveals a rich North African heritage woven into Spain's history, while modern Valencia shows a decline in Arab and Berber ancestry. Many Moriscos' journeys to Latin America have left an enduring mark on its demographics.