Near the North Gate at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Near the North Gate at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Near the North Gate at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marble Paving Stones at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Column in the Upper Basilical Building at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Upper Basilical Building at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Column Capital in the Upper Basilical Building at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Upper Basilical Building at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Behind The Great Portico at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ramped Street at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Great Portico at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aljama Mosque at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Upper Gardens at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marble Paving Stones at Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
House of Ya' Far in Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
House of Ya' Far in Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
House of Ya' Far in Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
House of Ya' Far in Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The North Gate of Madinat Al-Zahra
Madinat Al-Zahra (also Medina Azahara) was a short-lived de facto capital of al-Andalus built beginning in 936-940 by the first Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba. Founded outside of Córdoba as a symbol of power of the new caliph, it was sacked in 1010 in a civil war. After centuries of being stripped of building materials, the city exists today as ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
