Medina Azahara (Cordoba) | Analysis of works of art скачать в хорошем качестве

Medina Azahara (Cordoba) | Analysis of works of art

Medina Azahara 🕌✨, the “Brilliant City”, is an archaeological treasure located just outside of Córdoba, Spain. Built in the 10th century by order of Caliph Abd al-Rahman III, this majestic palatine city was conceived as a symbol of the power and splendor of the Caliphate of Córdoba. Although its glory was short-lived, as it was destroyed and forgotten in the 11th century, the ruins of Medina Azahara offer a fascinating window into medieval Islamic architecture and art. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Legend of the almond trees 03:30 Dictionary of basic terms 03:50 Medina Azahara, the resplendent city 04:30 Location and site 05:10 Use of old infrastructures and connections to the city of Córdoba 05:40 Extraction and use of architectural materials 06:10 Peculiarities and decorative details 07:20 Organization of the Alcázar 12:20 The end of Medina Azahara as a golden prison 14:00 Farewell In this video, we invite you to a detailed tour of Medina Azahara 🏛️🔍. We will explore its most emblematic structures, such as: • The Salón Rico: a reception room adorned with exquisite reliefs and decorations. • The House of Ya’far: residence of the prime minister, which reflects the daily life of the caliphal elite. • The Aljama Mosque: place of prayer that shows the devotion and religious art of the time. In addition, we will analyze the architectural details, the materials used and the construction techniques that made Medina Azahara a unique jewel in its time. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2018, this city extends over 112 hectares, although only a fraction has been excavated to date. If you are passionate about history, archaeology and the Andalusian legacy, this tour of Medina Azahara will captivate you. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and activate the bell 🔔 to keep up to date with our upcoming videos. Leave us your comments and share what other historical places you would like us to explore together! 🗺️👇 VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE: https://lacamaradelarte.com/ FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS: La Cámara del Arte: Twitter:   / lacamaradelarte   Facebook:   / lacamaradelarte   Instagram:   / lacamaradelarte   TikTok:   / lacamaradelarte