Mosque at Cordoba, Spain

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Description
The Mosque, or Mezquita, dates back to the 10th century when Córdoba reached its zenith under a new emir, Abd ar-Rahman 111 who was one of the great rulers of Islamic history. This image shows tree plantings within a natural stone paving. An irrigation channel connects the planting circles. Keywords: Spain, Cordoba, ceremonial and/or religious structures, outdoor spaces, interior spaces, gardens, bosque. Submitted by Dan Carney.
Style/Period
Islamic (622 CE - 1800 CE)