MosaicGlobe

Written by Giuditta Andrei I f the Mediterranean Sea could speak it would tell us the ancient memories of those who have crossed it; memories of travellers, pilgrims, inventors, poets, philosophers and skilful conquerors who have marked the entire course of European history. S urely the Mediterranean would tell us about Sicily . The prosperity of this island surpasses all description. Suffice it to say that it is the daughter of Spain by the extent of its cultivation, the lushness of its crops and its prosperity, having an abundance of various products, and fruits of every kind and species. With charming words Ibn Jubayr (1145-1217 C.E.), the well-known Andalusian traveller on his way back from his pilgrimage to Mecca, described Sicily in 1185 C.E. Almost 1200 years have passed since the Muslim army landed on the southern coast of Sicily. Since then,  the influences that this conquest has introduced into the regional territory have been many....