1.   The Cathedral of Le Puy is unusual in its setting and layout and reflects Moorish influence strongly.

2.   It had long been used in the Middle East and, in Europe, was employed in areas subject to Moorish influence like Spain, Sicily and even Provence.

3.   Moorish influence is pronounced in early Talavera Poblana, in pottery forms and in motifs such as the scroll and arch decorations.

4.   What distinguishes Santa Fe gardens, he said, is the clear desert light, the climate and the Moorish cultural influences.