Facts in brief:
Inhabited by Carthaginians, Romans, Jews, Goths & Muslims (in 11th cen.); occupied by Portuguese in 1508; prospered under Sa`dian sultans
in 16th & 17th cen.; exports phosphates; known for medieval & modern architecture, & pottery
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