Timeline of the history of Gibraltar

This timeline traces the history of Gibraltar from prehistoric times up to the modern era.

Gibraltar has a political and colonial history spanning more than five centuries, with evidence of human habitation dating back at least 20,000 years. During the Middle Ages, it was ruled by a succession of Muslim states before coming under Spanish control and later by the Spaniards. In 1713, Gibraltar was ceded to the United Kingdom, and its ownership has remained a matter of controversy ever since, largely due to its strategic location. Spain continues to claim sovereignty over Gibraltar to this day.

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