World Heritage Site: Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
Publication Year: 2024
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE958BE27B71
Summary
Cordoba emerged as the pinnacle of Islamic civilization during its golden age, surpassing contemporaries like Baghdad and Cairo in intellectual, architectural, and economic achievements. This study reveals Cordoba's unparalleled advancements under Islamic rule, including a renowned university, one of the world's largest mosques at the time (the Great Mosque of Cordoba), and Europe's longest bridge, which facilitated social and economic activities. The research also highlights the city's cultural assimilation, blending Spanish and Berber traditions with Islamic influences, while its thriving economy sustained this prosperity for over seven centuries. Conducted as a literature-based study, it synthesizes historical sources to demonstrate how Cordoba became a beacon of learning, science, and art, leaving a lasting legacy on European development.
Citation
Ghoni, A., & Roza, E. (2024). CORDOBA MENJADI SAKSI MASA KEJAYAAN PERADABAN ISLAM. Tajdid: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman Dan Kemanusiaan, 8(2), 59–71. https://doi.org/10.52266/tadjid.v8i2.3101
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