Historical Capitals of the World

Morlaàs

Country: France

Region: Europe

Period: 10th-12th c.CE

Location: 43.3453°N, -0.2611°E

Description

Morlaàs was a locality within the Viscounty of Béarn, a semi-independent feudal territory in southwestern France during the Middle Ages. Situated in the Pyrénées region, Morlans played a minor but stable role in the rural and feudal structure of Béarn.

Modern Remains

Today, Morlaàs is a small village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. While few medieval structures remain, the region preserves its Béarnais heritage through architecture, language, and cultural traditions. The legacy of the viscounty is reflected in local identity and historical scholarship.

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