The document provides information about Al-Andalus, the Muslim-ruled region of Iberia between the 8th and 15th centuries. It describes the various Muslim kingdoms that ruled parts of modern Spain and Portugal, including the Caliphate of Cordoba, the Taifas period, the Almoravids and Almohads, and the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. It also discusses the economy, culture, architecture, and society of Al-Andalus. Resources and links are included for further information.

1. Al-Andalus UNIT 5 CONTENTS RESOURCES

2. Al-Andalus Al-Andalus Contents Muslim kingdoms The economy Culture AL-ANDALUS THE CALIPHATE OF CORDOBA THE TAIFAS ALMORAVIDS AND ALMOHADS THE NASRID KINGDOM OF GRANADA MUSLIM SOCIETY ARCHITECTURE RESOURCES ECONOMIC ACTIVITY MUSLIM CITIES

3. LINKS http :// www.discoverislamicart.org / pc_item_list.php?begin=0 & theme=ISL&country=es http :// archnet.org / library / sites / one - site.jsp?site_id=31 http:// www.metmuseum.org/toah/hi/te_index.asp?i =Islamic http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id =29 Resources R Discover Islamic art Images of the Great Mosque of Córdoba Islamic art Images of the Alhambra Palace

4. Al- Andalus Timeline EMIRATE AND CALIPHATE OF CÓRDOBA TAIFAS AND ALMORAVIDS AND ALMOHADS NASRID KINGDOM OF GRANADA Abd-al-Rahman I became Emir of Córdoba Battle of Guadalete The Caliphate was divided into taifas Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Fall of Granada ENLARGE Map of conquest

5. Al-Andalus Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula

6. The Caliphate of Córdoba Caliphate of Córdoba START GROUP to exit group CONTENTS

7. The Caliphate of Cordoba Reconstruction of the Mosque of Córdoba 1 / 5 NEXT

8. The Caliphate of Cordoba Interior of the Mosque of Córdoba 2 / 5 NEXT

9. The Caliphate of Cordoba Courtyard of orange trees, Mosque of Córdoba 3 / 5 NEXT

10. The Caliphate of Cordoba Mihrab in the Mosque of Córdoba 4 / 5 NEXT

11. The Caliphate of Córdoba Medina Azahara Palace, Córdoba 5 / 5 BACK TO START

12. The taifas The retreat of Al-Andalus Click on the blue buttons on the map. Aljafería Palace, Zaragoza X [close] Alcazaba, Málaga X [close]

13. Almoravids and Almohads The Giralda, Seville The Gold Tower, Seville

14. Nasrid Kingdom of Granada Reconstruction of the Alhambra Palace 1 2 3 Click on the numbers to see more

15. Reconstruction of the Alhambra Palace 2 3 Nasrid Kingdom of Granada 1 Alhambra Palace, Granada X [close] Click on the numbers to see more

16. Reconstruction of the Alhambra Palace 1 2 3 Nasrid Kingdom of Granada Click on the numbers to see more Courtyard of the Lions, Alhambra Palace X [close]

17. Reconstruction of the Alhambra Palace 1 2 3 Nasrid Kingdom of Granada Click on the numbers to see more The Generalife, Granada X [close]

18. Economic activity A farmhouse with an irrrigation system ENLARGE A market

19. Economic activity A market Click on the numbers to see objects and types of activity. 1 2 3 4 5 To exit CONTENTS

20. A market 1 2 3 4 5 Economic activity Gold dinars Silver dirhems

21. A market 1 2 3 4 5 Economic activity Metalwork

22. A market 1 2 3 4 5 Economic activity Islamic bookbinding

23. A market 1 2 3 4 5 Economic activity Ceramic plate

24. A market 1 2 3 4 5 Economic activity Carved wooden chest

25. Society in Al-Andalus Painting of an emir ENLARGE An audience ENLARGE The women ENLARGE The emir

26. Society in Al-Andalus An audience with the emir ENLARGE An audience ENLARGE The women ENLARGE The emir

27. Society in Al-Andalus Women were hidden from the public eye. ENLARGE An audience ENLARGE The women ENLARGE The emir

28. Muslim cities Reconstruction of a medieval Muslim city fortified area mosque market warehouse baths walls farmhouse START GROUP to exit group CONTENTS

29. Muslim cities Arab baths 1 / 5 cold room warm room hot room latrines NEXT

30. Muslim cities Public baths were called hammam . 2 / 5 NEXT

31. Muslim cities A rich person’s house 3 / 5 private rooms courtyard NEXT

32. Muslim cities A traditional Andalusian house in Córdoba today 4 / 5 NEXT

33. Muslim cities Aerial view of Córdoba today 5 / 5 BACK TO START

34. Islamic architecture Place your cursor over the blue buttons. Types of arches Types of ceilings Building materials Types of decoration To exit CONTENTS

35. Islamic architecture Building materials plaster tiles wood tiles plaster wood Types of arches Types of ceilings Types of decoration

36. Islamic architecture Types of arches Building materials semi-circular arches horseshoe arch semi-circular horseshoe multi-foil pointed horseshoe pointed horseshoe arch multi-foil arches Types of ceilings Types of decoration

37. Islamic architecture flat ribbed dome mocarabe Types of arches Types of ceilings Building materials flat ceiling stalactite or mocarabe ceiling ribbed dome Types of decoration

38. Islamic architecture geometrical plant calligraphic Types of arches Types of ceilings Building materials Types of decoration Geometrical motif Plant motif Calligraphic motif