The tapestries are a "treasure trove" for historians, offering high-fidelity depictions of :
: Shows the static field and troop movements as the Portuguese forces encircle the city walls. tapecarias_de_pastrana
The (Portuguese: Tapeçarias de Pastrana ) are a monumental set of four 15th-century Flemish tapestries that stand as some of the most significant works of military art in existence. Commissioned by King Afonso V of Portugal (r. 1438–1481), they commemorate his successful military campaigns in North Africa, specifically the 1471 conquest of the Moroccan cities of Asilah and Tangier . Historical Context and Commission The tapestries are a "treasure trove" for historians,