Madinat Al-Zahra
코르도바
archeological site of Moorish palace in Spain
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:45
Welcome to Madinat al-Zahra, the radiant capital of the Umayyad Caliphate and the absolute pinnacle of tenth-century Islamic al-Andalus civilization. I am truly honored to guide you today as a lead historical archaeologist,…
Listen in the app2Ronda Patrol Path and Sewer Arch2:20
Beneath the massive stone masonry of this defensive patrol wall lies an astounding truth: frozen within the sewer arch is the raw, undeniable evidence of a powerful earthquake that shook this city a thousand years ago. Please…
Listen in the app3Kitchen Oven of the Oriental Service House2:02
It is a surprising fact that the circular brick oven of the royal kitchen, once used to prepare lavish court banquets, stands permanently twisted due to the rotational force of an earthquake. Please direct your eyes to the domed…
Listen in the app4House of Ya'far and the Court of the Pillars1:53
It is a striking dynamic that at the center of an Islamic Caliph's court garden, an ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting the Greek myth of the Calydonian boar hunt was reused as a decorative water basin. Please direct your gaze…
Listen in the app5Salon Rico and Patio de la Pila2:00
It is an astounding fact that inside this opulent reception hall, a twelve-sided marble basin imported from Constantinople was adorned with twelve red-gold deer sculptures spouting water, recreating the legendary throne of King…
Listen in the app6The Great Portico and Bab al-Sura1:54
It is an astonishing fact that atop the monumental entrance of this Great Portico stood a classical marble statue of Venus, revered by the local populace as a protective talisman over the city. Please look across the sweeping…
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Today, we have completed an unforgettable journey through space and time, walking through the breathtaking ruins of Madinat al-Zahra, the radiant tenth-century capital of al-Andalus. From the earthquake-strained sewer arch along…
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What is Madinat Al-Zahra?
Madinat Al-Zahra is a place in 코르도바 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 코르도바 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 14 min 18 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.8861, -4.8678 |
| Last updated |
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