Andalusia Blog

Aug 6, Cordoba Mosque's Unique Identifying Features: 'A Perfect Work of Art.'

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:58:32 GMT

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, Moslem Disunity and the al-Andalus Caliphate

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:31:18 GMT

The 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

Jul 26, Caliphal Cordoba's Golden-Age Glory didn't happen overnight.

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:43:33 GMT

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, How did Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle Happen?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:21:14 GMT

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.

Jul 6, Taracea Craftsmanship: Inlaid Marquetry a Pure Work of Art.

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:32:27 GMT

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.

Jul 3, Cordoba Leather - Cordovan Leather or Spanish Leather

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:36:16 GMT

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

Jun 8, Moorish Water Gardens: Cherished Symbols of Paradise

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:41:44 GMT

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.

Jun 8, Malaga Historic Centre

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:37:02 GMT

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.

Jun 8, Malaga Alcazaba: A View Not To Be Missed

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:34:15 GMT

Malaga Alcazaba, overlooks Malaga Port. Its prominent position provided defence for the city.

Jun 8, Ingenious Alhambra Granada Spain Water Technology

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:48:29 GMT

Alhambra 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.

Jun 8, Alhambra Spain 1492: The dawn of New Ages began in 1492

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:47:12 GMT

Alhambra 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

Jun 7, Alhambra Spain Demise

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:24:03 GMT

The 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...

Jun 7, Alhambra Granada Spain: The Red Castle on the Hill

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:17:44 GMT

The 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.

Jun 7, Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces and their Historic Significance

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:11:18 GMT

A 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, Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: The Royal Palaces, Mexuar, Comares and Leones

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:09:12 GMT

Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: La Casa Real Vieja or The Royal Old Palaces were The Palaces built by the Nazrid dynasty

Jun 7, Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Artistic Masterpieces - Political Intrigues.

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:04:27 GMT

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, The Alhambra Granada Generalife was Exclusively for Recreation and Seclusion.

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:02:06 GMT

The Alhambra Granada Generalife palace was the country estate summer retreat for the Emir and his family

May 18, Moorish Medicine Health Care Aimed for Perfect Physical Harmony

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:20:54 GMT

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..

May 16, Moorish Medicine Education was Incomparable Health Care in Medieval Times

Sun, 16 May 2010 04:44:21 GMT

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.

May 7, Moorish Medicine a Transcendental Science

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:24:06 GMT

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.

May 1, Diet Differences

Sat, 01 May 2010 04:06:21 GMT

Differences Between Standard American Diet and the Mediterranean Diet a) Most people say the Mediterranean diet is high in fat. Can people still lose

Apr 30, View Our Andalucia-Andalusia Articles

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:01:52 GMT

Have a look at our andalucia-andalusia articles at Ezine. We have yet to find the Sassanian King Khusrau 1's fabulous, bejewelled Magic Carpet - but we are doing our very best!

Apr 9, Sherry Wine of Andalucia

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:07:28 GMT

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 28, Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:58:31 GMT

Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch

Nov 5, Geography of Spain

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:13:04 GMT

Geography of Spain: The 19 Regions and their Capitals, the Spanish Coastlines, Principal Mountain Ranges and Rivers.

Nov 5, Ancient Iberia

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:19:48 GMT

We had a specially created map in order to reflect where the Tartessians and the Phoenicians met, traded and settled.