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The Moors, along with the Romans, were the invading populations that exerted control, in one form or another, over Spain for ...
Some Spaniards are looking to explore the enduring Islamic influence in the nation’s music, food, and architecture.
"I wanted to document how architecture can serve as a dialogue between civilizations. My goal was not just to capture beautiful images but also to explore the layers of cultural e ...
Córdoba's stunning mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage. ... On the top perched a gilt bronze dome topped by an iron finial, called a yamur in Islamic architecture.
It's a model for interfaith ties, and a warning about religious division.
This text provides historical context to the Nasrid Empire in Spain as well as the history behind the Alhambra palace. Most importantly, this thesis analyzes the role of religion and examines how ...
The ceiling of the Hall of Ambassadors in the Alcazar in Seville, Spain. Built by Peter I of Castile (1334-69), the structure is an example of the Mudéjar style of architecture, in which Islamic ...
That architecture comes directly from the Moorish-Spanish Muslims in Spain. ... In the United States, some adaptations of Islamic architecture have bordered on the fantastical or the absurd.