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Visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba or the Alhambra Granada Spain... both are historic Wonders of the World.
Jan 14, 2013
Detailed Political Map of Spain: Land and Sea Boundaries of Spain
Political Map of Spain: boundaries of the 17 Spanish autonomous regions, their provinces and every coastline.
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Jan 14, 2013
Moorish Medicine a Transcendental Science
Moorish 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.
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Jan 14, 2013
Moorish Medicine Health Care Aimed for Perfect Physical Harmony
Moorish Medicine Health Care: Perfect Physical Health was the desired outcome. A perceptive lifestyle influenced health. Surgical techniques broke new grounds, Botany became extremely significant..
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Jan 14, 2013
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.
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Jan 14, 2013
Cordoba Leather - Cordovan Leather or Spanish Leather
Cordoba 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
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Jan 14, 2013
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.
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Jan 14, 2013
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 Muqarnas, The Mirador de Lindaraja...
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Jan 11, 2013
Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch
Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch Seek out your questions: Historic, Gastronomical, something about your beach or Inland... Seek your answers here.
Jan 11, 2013
What is the Mediterranean Diet: its origins
What is the Mediterranean Diet? From where does it originate? Was the Greeks - or the Romans - or the Moors...
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Jan 11, 2013
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.
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Jan 11, 2013
Spanish Carthage and its Role in the 2nd Punic War
Spanish Carthage became powerful and wealthy having seized the gold and silver mines of Rio Tinto and the silver mines of Cartago Nova.
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Jan 11, 2013
Sherry Wine of Andalucia
Sherry Wine arrived in England, from Andalucia, after Sir Francis Drake's famed "Singeing of the Beard." The British prefer the Cream version, while the Spanish prefer Fino.
Jan 11, 2013
Roman Art and Architecture
Roman Art and Architecture initiated around 500BC with the formation of the Roman Republic. Influences on Roman arts were Etruscan and Hellenistic.
Jan 11, 2013
Detailed Physical Map of Spain
Physical Map of Spain: Did you know that Spain is One Big Mountain? Revealing the Spanish mountain ranges or Cordilleras, the principal Rivers and their valleys.
Jan 11, 2013
Moslem Disunity and the Caliphate of the al-Andalus
al-Andalus Moslem Disunity and the Caliphate, by 756AD, had transformed into a prosperous Emirate, influenced by a highly intellectual civilization.
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Jan 11, 2013
Moorish Water Gardens: Cherished Symbols of Paradise
In 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.
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Jan 11, 2013
Moorish Medicine Education was Incomparable Health Care in Medieval Times
Moorish 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.
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Jan 11, 2013
Malaga Historic Centre
Malaga 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.
Jan 11, 2013
Malaga Alcazaba: A View Not To Be Missed
Malaga Alcazaba, overlooks Malaga Port. Its prominent position provided defence for the city.
Jan 11, 2013
Madinat az-Zahra: Built To Impress The World
Madinat az-Zahra's aim was geo-political: its grandeur was impressive. Buried for over a millennium.Tales of the Medina Azahara were believed: a legend.
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