Spotlight: How Did the Arab Culture Influence Spain's Music, Food, Culture and Language?
Presenter: Ahmed Ismail
Delivered: Dubai on April 30, 2023
Ahmed Ismail explores the influence of Arab Muslims on Spain and its architecture, music, and language.
Sources & Future References
The Spanish Umayyads (711–1031) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
PATH+: "Andalusia and Arabic civilization in Spain, 8th-16th century" with Alberto Montaner
The Spanish Umayyads (711–1031) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Spaniards rediscovering their nation's long lost Islamic heritage | CNN
10 Incredible Ways Arabic Influenced Spanish Culture and Language
Arabic Contributions to the Spanish Language and Culture - TeachMideast
Córdoba's stunning mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage | National Geographic
Caliphate City of Medina Azahara - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Spaniards rediscovering their nation's long lost Islamic heritage | CNN
10 Incredible Ways Arabic Influenced Spanish Culture and Language
Arabic Contributions to the Spanish Language and Culture - TeachMideast
Córdoba's stunning mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage | National Geographic
Caliphate City of Medina Azahara - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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