Genetic Legacy of Moriscos in Spain
Main article: Genetic history of the Iberian Peninsula See also: Morisco#Genetic legacy of Moriscos in SpainA number of studies have tried to find out the genetic impact of Morisco populations on the modern Spanish population, through comparison of genetic markers in Spain and North Africa.
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