They were there until the 12th century.
Democratic republic, independent state since the 12th century. Apart from Switzerland, Portugal has the oldest frontiers in the world.
Carpets had been invented before the 12th century by the Persians, but not introduced into Europe until the 18th century. Although, the Normans had animal skins on the floors.
Portugal by a mile. Portugal as a country was founded in the year of 868 but only got recognition in 1143. This means Portugal is an independent Kingdom/Country since the 11th/12th century. Italy only became an unified country in 1861 (19th century). This means that Portugal became a country 6/7 centuries before Italy.
OLD SAXON
Timbuktu was established in the 12th century.
The 12 century is the 1100's.
Nobody "discovered" Portugal. Portugal became a single political entity in the late 11th century and throughout the 12th century gained consciousness of political independence from any kind of vassalage, except of the Pope's protection.
12th century
It is the 12th century.
12th century
It is the 12th century.