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Andalucia: The Soul of SpainAndalucia: Spanish HistoryInhabitants of Past Civilizations: ancient Iberian tribes: Celtics, Jews, Tartessians, Iberians, Turdetans, Etruscans. Silver Seekers were: the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, then came the Conquerors: the Romans, Suebis, Vandals, Alans, Visigoths and Moorish Spain.
The Geography of Spain was fundamental in the History of Andalucia - and paramount to how most of the Iberian Peninsula: became Spain.
Historic Centre of Cordoba: a World Heritage Site Spain is a Country which has had Many CapitalsRoman Spain helped shape the divisions of Hispania. Historic Cordoba was a capital of the Baetica province. Spain's Historic Capitals: Political Map of Spain.During the reign of the Cordovan Umayyad Caliphate, Cordoba was capital of the al-Andalus - encompasing almost all of Spain. Cordova was a leading world capital - far surpassing the wealth, education, culture or technology of London or Paris during the same period. The Kingdom of SpainThe geographical history of Andalusia, often entailed, a much larger area than today. Some site pages detail the whole of Spain - and even go abroad - historic facts being inseparable from global history. This was "how the Kingdom of Spain" which we know today, was formed.Our MapsOur Maps on this website displays its own custom-made maps: the Physical map of Spain, Andalucian provinces and Ancient Maps of Spain. Our Maps' collection will continue to grow as time passes.Legacies of Art and ArchitectureEach civilization left their mark on this region. Magnificent remains of Roman Art and Architecture are extremely well preserved. One of the best Roman sites is Italica, near Sevilla.World Heritage SitesAndalucia has six World Heritage Sites.The Architecture of the Alhambra Granada Spain, ranks foremost on the Spanish list of declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada in the background Heritage MonumentsThe first Islamic monument built in the al-Andalus was the Cordoba Mosque. From this point on, Islamic Art and Architecture greatly influenced future hispano-moorish art and architecture.The Palatine city of Madinat az-Zahra, legends of the dazzling treasures of this palace - was what enfuriated the religious Berber fanatics and was torn down by Berber tribes, in 1010 AD when a fierce civil war erupted. Contemporary Spain
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Discover Inland...This region has an abundance of National and Natural parks, rich in Iberian Flora and Fauna. Rural tourism is increasingly popular while discovering the beauty of the region's parks and lakes.Via Verdes: Green Paths have been laid down specially for bikers and walkers. Andalucian artisanal crafts Taracea (exquisite, geometrical inlaid wooden decor), wicker-weaving, pottery and Cordoba Leather, originate from these inland areas.
The Role of Islamic Science and DiscoveryThe al-Andalus, during the height of its success, entailed all of Spain except a small region: Asturias.Scientific progress, spurred the al-Andalus to staggering levels of erudition, resulting in enormous financial successes. The Renaissance was kindled by the knowledge derived from the Islamic Translation Movement - that very instruction became The Base of Universal Education. What Transcended to Today?Moorish Technology, Moorish Agriculture, Agronomy, Moorish Medicine, Surgery, Optalmology, Pharmacology, Botany, Philosophy, Mathematics, Cartography, Astronomy, Astrology and Navegation.Significance of this Site's LogoOriginally, green was the chosen colour of the Umayyad Caliphs.(Various historic significances: on the Moslem Disunity and the al-Andalus page.) Today, the green signifies: hope and unity, the white for: peace. The Silver symbolizes the vast amount of silver mined...over 2.000.000 tonnes. The Green and White of this site's design, represent the flag of Andalucia.
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