Madinat al-Zahra
Medina Azahara
archaeological site in
Córdoba
#5 in Córdoba
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#145 in Spain
Madinat al-Zahra, located near Córdoba in Spain, is an archaeological site of a vast, fortified Arab-Muslim medieval palace-city. Founded in 936-940 AD by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba, the city served as the administrative and political capital of Al-Andalus. The complex showcases the grandeur of Islamic architecture and urban planning, with luxurious palaces, expansive gardens, a mosque, and administrative buildings. Unfortunately, Madinat al-Zahra was short-lived, as it was sacked in 1010 during civil unrest, leading to its rapid decline.
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