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Alhambra Granada, Spain Nasrid Dynasty 1354-1391 CE Whitewashed Adobe, Stucco, Wood, Tile, Paint, and Gilding Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra  Alhambra What do you think the function of the Alhambra was?  Alhambra The Alhambra was a palace and court complex for the Nasrid ruler. It was a functioning fortified town and served as the administrative center for the larger surrounding city of Granada and Nasrid empire. Alhambra The Western end of the Alhambra is the Alcazaba, or fortress. This was a double walled enclosure that also contained barracks, baths, storerooms, and a dungeon. Alhambra Access to the Alhambra was controlled by four large exterior gates. The gates were built at an angle for better defense. Alhambra The Alhambra was also a residence for the royal family, court officials, soldiers, security guards, etc.  Alhambra The Alhambra covered an area of 26 acres and had at least 1 mile of surrounding walls. It contained six palaces, covered walkways, patios, and courtyards that played with the idea of indoor/outdoor space.  Alhambra Many of the rooms in the Alhambra serve multiple functions.  Alhambra The throne room, or Hall of the Ambassadors is where the ruler would receive guests. The ceiling is a dome with 7 rings and the entire room is elaborately decorated.  Alhambra The Alhambra also contained several Hammams, or baths, that served to purify the body after warfare, sex, or using the bathroom. The Hammams were segregated by gender.  Alhambra The Alhambra also contained several Hammams, or baths, that served to purify the body after warfare, sex, or using the bathroom. The Hammams were segregated by gender.  Alhambra The Nasrid dynasty was known for having courtyards with buildings surrounding a water feature and enclosed gardens. These courtyards/gardens were meant to be the realization of Islamic paradise, and encouraged contemplation and prayer. Their beauty also radiated God’s glory on Earth.  Alhambra The use of water throughout the Alhambra in reflecting pools, fountains, etc. serve to create a luxurious atmosphere and cool the spaces. Water was the purest symbol of life.  Alhambra The Court of the Lions is one of the Alhambra’s most famous features. It is a courtyard with a fountain containing 12 lions with 12 lines of poetry, which represent the 12 signs of the zodiac. This represents eternity.  Alhambra This is an example of the Nasrid dynasty’s innovative use of water as an architectural element. They used a complex hydraulic system to make this fountain work, and therefore conveyed their power and wealth.  Alhambra This is also an example of the Chahar Bagh type of garden use in Islamic architecture. This type of garden is quadrilateral and represents the four gardens of paradise mentioned in the Quran. Alhambra Alhambra  Alhambra The Hall of the sisters was a residential space with a water channel that connected to the Court of the Lions. Alhambra