History of Gibraltar - Wikipedia
Gibraltar's recorded history began around 950 BC with the Phoenicians amongst the first to recognise and worship the genius loci of the place, followed by various evidence from the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Carthaginians and Romans.
The History of Gibraltar and how it came to be British
The six square kilometres of the Rock of Gibraltar are steeped in history, from the very beginning around 100,000 years ago when primitive humans and Neanderthals fished the shoreline and inhabited the limestone caves, to visiting Phoenician and later Roman seafarers.
A Brief History Of Gibraltar - Gibraltar National Museum
The following is an overview of the history of Gibraltar, from its geological origins to recent time, and is not intended to be exhaustive. From time to time however, we will continue to enrich this website adding articles which focus on particular aspects of Gibraltar's past.
Gibraltar | Location, Description, Map, Population, History,
Dec 19, 2024 · Gibraltar is a British overseas territory just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar. Since the 18th century, Gibraltar has been a symbol of British military strength, and it is commonly known as “the Rock.”
Timeline of the history of Gibraltar - Wikipedia
The history of Gibraltar from the Second World War is characterized by two main elements: the increasing autonomy and self-government achieved by Gibraltarians and the re-emergence of the Spanish claim, especially during the years of the Francoist dictatorship.
A History of Gibraltar: The Rock & the Ages - TheCollector
Aug 4, 2024 · Uncover the rich tapestry of Gibraltar's history, from Neanderthals to British rule. Explore its strategic significance and the ongoing dispute over sovereignty. On the western edge of the Mediterranean lies the tiny peninsula of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar - Wikipedia
An aerial view Gibraltar from the air, looking north-west. Gibraltar (/ dʒ ɪ ˈ b r ɔː l t ər / ⓘ jib-RAWL-tər, Spanish: [xiβɾalˈtaɾ]) is a British Overseas Territory [a] and city [6] located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean (Strait of Gibraltar). [7] [8] It has an area of 6.8 km 2 ...
History of Gibraltar | Visit Gibraltar
The roots of Gibraltar have grown deep into the Rock for millions of years. The natural history, the culture and finally, the people themselves - the Gibraltarians - are the result: the ultimate proof that the history of the Rock lives on.
Gibraltar profile - Timeline - BBC News
Oct 12, 2022 · 1704 - The English capture Gibraltar during War of Spanish Succession. 1713 - Spain cedes Gibraltar to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht. 1830 - Britain designates Gibraltar a British crown...
Gibraltar: History - Infoplease
The name Gibraltar derives from the Arabic Jabal-al-Tarik [mount of Tarik], dating from the capture (711) of the peninsula by the Moorish leader Tarik. The Spanish Held the peninsula (1309–33) but did not definitively recover it from the Moors until 1462.