T Magazine Nov 04 22
In Search of a Lost Spain:
In the southern part of the country, churches and streets hold the remnants of eight centuries of Islamic rule.
nytimes.com/2022/11/03/t-magazine/spain-islamic-history.html
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Tracing Spain's Layered Cultural HeritageSeville's cathedral reveals 800 years of Islamic influence ending in 1248 under King Ferdinand III.
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- Seville’s main church was built atop a mosque’s remains, blending Islamic artistry with Christian motifs.
- In 1248, Muslim governance in Seville, lasting over five centuries, was brought to a close.
- Four medieval languages appear on the ruler’s tomb, highlighting the period’s rich religious and cultural mix.
- His successor, known for wisdom, embodied interfaith harmony before the eventual expulsions of minorities.
Remarkable — and poignant— Quoted by the authors Jerrilynn D. Dodds, María Rosa Menocal and Abigail Krasner Balbale from The Arts of Intimacy: Christians, Jews and Muslims in the Making of Castilian Culture (2008); as cited in the NYT piece.
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