Andalusia BlogWhat's New? Keep up to date with our features... Plan your vacations, experience a land steeped in history and culture. Visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba or the Alhambra Granada Spain... both are historic Wonders of the World. Aug 6, 2010, Cordoba Mosque's Unique Identifying Features: 'A Perfect Work of Art.'Cordoba Mosque where Syrian architecture combined with the quality of local craftmanship gave birth to the details of Cordoba Mezquita's structural and decorative success. Jul 26, 2010, Moslem Disunity and the al-Andalus CaliphateThe Moslem Disunity split was essential for Moorish Spain. The 756 AD al-Andalus emirate matured into a splendid military and economic sovereignty, influenced by a highly intellectual civilization Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moslem Disunity and the al-Andalus Caliphate" Jul 26, 2010, Caliphal Cordoba's Golden-Age Glory didn't happen overnight.Caliphal Cordoba's History: The al-Andalus province was riddled in strife during the Abassidian reign. Abd ar-Rahman 1 was the 'rightful' person to claim and take-on its ruling. Jul 12, 2010, How did Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle Happen?Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle: Three-hundred years after the first Arab invasion of the Iberian peninsula, came the destruction of the most significant symbol of the Cordovan Caliphate. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How did Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle Happen?" Jul 6, 2010, Taracea Craftsmanship: Inlaid Marquetry a Pure Work of Art.Taracea Craftsmanship was a revered form of art in geometrical patterns. Islam paid a great deal of attention to details. Each piece of Taracea is Unique. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Taracea Craftsmanship: Inlaid Marquetry a Pure Work of Art." Jul 3, 2010, Cordoba Leather - Cordovan Leather or Spanish LeatherCordoba Leather is fine leather which is extremely strong. A masculine leather, characterized by a rich reddish colour and polish, renders it, long-lasting. Embossed, often gilded, decorative leather Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cordoba Leather - Cordovan Leather or Spanish Leather" Jun 8, 2010, Moorish Water Gardens: Cherished Symbols of ParadiseIn Moorish water gardens, it is the sight and sound of the water that is healing. Water is associated spiritual peace in many cultures and religions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moorish Water Gardens: Cherished Symbols of Paradise" Jun 8, 2010, Malaga Historic CentreMalaga Historic Centre - elegant shops, antique shops (rastro-shops), exquisite tableware and glass, shoes, bags, belts galore... Lepanto: the best cakes in Spain, the home of Picasso. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Malaga Historic Centre" Jun 8, 2010, Malaga Alcazaba: A View Not To Be MissedMalaga Alcazaba, overlooks Malaga Port. Its prominent position provided defence for the city. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Malaga Alcazaba: A View Not To Be Missed" Jun 8, 2010, Ingenious Alhambra Granada Spain Water TechnologyAlhambra Granada Spain Water Technology was achieved by building a six-kilometre acequia: - the acequia real. Reliable water supplies were the secret to the success of the Alhambra. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ingenious Alhambra Granada Spain Water Technology" Jun 8, 2010, Alhambra Spain 1492: The dawn of New Ages began in 1492Alhambra Spain 1492, a date to remember, by Christians, Moslems and Jews. When the Alhambra was surrendered to the Christians, and Christopher Columbus found "patrons" - and discovered The Americas Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alhambra Spain 1492: The dawn of New Ages began in 1492" Jun 7, 2010, Alhambra Spain DemiseThe Alhambra Spain witnessed the pinnacle of Moorish success and its downfall. The charms of the Harem were to play deadly power games in the Alhambra's politics and policies... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alhambra Spain Demise" Jun 7, 2010, Alhambra Granada Spain: The Red Castle on the HillThe Alhambra Granada Spain overlooks the city of Granada. It was a palatine city: Palace and Fortress of the remaining Moors in Spain. Today the Alhambra represents a Wonder of the World. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alhambra Granada Spain: The Red Castle on the Hill" Jun 7, 2010, Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces and their Historic SignificanceA Jewel to Protect : Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces. Christian onslaught gathered strength against the Arabs. Aware of the dangers, Mohammed 1 built everything with thought of his enemies "foremost" Jun 7, 2010, Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: The Royal Palaces, Mexuar, Comares and LeonesAlhambra-Granada-Spain-1: La Casa Real Vieja or The Royal Old Palaces were The Palaces built by the Nazrid dynasty Jun 7, 2010, Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Artistic Masterpieces - Political Intrigues.Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Nasrid architechture had reached an incomparable zenith. The Hall of Two Sisters, The Hall of the Abencerrajes, The Hall of Muquarnas, The Mirador de Lindaraja... Jun 7, 2010, The Alhambra Granada Generalife was Exclusively for Recreation and Seclusion.The Alhambra Granada Generalife palace was the country estate summer retreat for the Emir and his family May 18, 2010, Moorish Medicine Health Care Aimed for Perfect Physical HarmonyMoorish Medicine Health Care: Perfect Physical Health was the desired outcome. A perceptive lifestyle influenced health. Surgical techniques broke new grounds, Botany became extremely significant.. May 16, 2010, Moorish Medicine Education was Incomparable Health Care in Medieval TimesMoorish Medicine Education was supreme: Europeans sought Moorish Spain's Health Care, in a manner comparable to how today's world considers The Mayo Clinic "unrivalled" in Health Care. May 7, 2010, Moorish Medicine a Transcendental ScienceMoorish Medicine of the al-Andalus was one of the most distinguished sciences and perhaps best preserved, in view of Moorish books - cast later to flames. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moorish Medicine a Transcendental Science"
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