The Reasons for the Construction of the Madinat-al-Zahra

The reason Madinat-al-Zahra was built is because Madmat-al-Zahra was founded by Umayyad Caliph Abd al Rahkman III and was completed in 936 by his son Hakam II. Located 5 kilometers from Córdoba, arts, philosophy and culture flourish in Islamic culture and is a luxurious and magnificent city built by more than 10,000 workers. It is easy to understand why beautiful gardens, rich treasures, luxurious decorations are included and why it was later called Radiant City [1].

It is difficult to evaluate whether the architect of the Alhambra is affected by the buildings and places of Madinatal-Zahra. Syria has a lot of content, but Madinatal-Zahra can be compared with the Alhambra. It is also a fortress palace with a complex in the garden. Most of the design elements of the Alhambra palace collection are also incorporated. Therefore, the idea of ​​building a series of palaces in Alcazaba may come from the location of Madinatal-Zahra.

In Medina al-Zahra, two kinds of buildings are reported. One of them has a spacious courtyard and suites in the surrounding room - this is a traditional motif that has been used since a long time ago and is very common. Another type has a secular hall that carries out public functions. The mosque and reception hall of Medina al-Zahra belongs to the second category. Cities built by the Grand Mosque in Córdoba are the target of repeated invasions and each wave of conquest adds a score to the building. The mosque has been refurbished and expanded by later rulers, but the most notable changes can be traced back to the era of Abdul Rahman II, Al Hakam II, and more active Al Mansour. The trees planted in the courtyard gathered in a row, enhancing the contrast and making the pillars of the place of prayer visually continuous.