Alhambra
Alhambra is an ancient palace, fortress, and citadel in Al-Andalus, Spain. The name is derived from the Arabic word “hamra” which means red, signifying the reddish walls and towers around the fortress.
The oldest part of Alhambra is the Alcazaba which dates back to the 9th century. Much of the Alhambra was ignored up until the 11th century when the Zirid Dynasty settled. In 1238, Muhammad ben Al-Hamar (Mohammed I), the founder of the Nasrid Dynasty found attraction to the ruins on Sabika Hills, which was west of Granada.
Mohammed I grandson later constructed the Grand Mosque of Alhambra and public baths. The Moorish bath, also known as the hammam, was inspired by the Romans.
