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Historic relocation of Xàbia due to Berber piracy

Xàbia/Jávea, La Marina Alta, Alicante

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Historic relocation of Xàbia due to Berber piracy

Curiosity · Xàbia/Jávea, La Marina Alta, Alicante

Image of Xàbia/Jávea, not of the place itself.

The settlement of Xàbia was moved two kilometres inland in medieval times because of Barbary pirate raids, remaining fortified until 1877.

Photo: chisloup (CC BY 3.0)

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