Medina Azahara of Córdoba: The Shining Capital of Al-Andalus
Medina Azahara (Madinat al-Zahra) is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Spain and a powerful symbol of the Umayyad Caliphate at its zenith. Built in the 10th century by Caliph Abd al-Rahman III, this vast “palace-city” was designed to project political power, cultural refinement, and imperial prestige. Although only about 10% of the … Read more