Ancient Gateway to Quicksilver Palace Discovered In Spain

Ancient Gateway to Quicksilver Palace Discovered In Spain The fabulous Islamic palace-city Medina Azahara lost gate of the 10th century, which was destroyed by fire in 1010 during a civil war, has been uncovered in southern Spain. The palace— whose name means’ the shining city’ — was built by Abd-al-Rahman III, the first Caliph of Córdoba, beginning around 936–940 AD […]
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