Islamic Architecture in Al Andalus

GRANADA, SPAIN - APRIL 15: A view of Alhambra Palace, one of the greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture to reach the present time, in Al-Andalus region, Granada, Spain on April 15, 2018. Alhambra Palace and fortress complex is an example for many handicrafts, such as mosaic and ceramic glaze being in the first place it is also a good example for stone and wood carving. Alhambra Palace's construction first began in 1232 and then it was renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid Emir Mohammed Ben Al-Ahmar also known as Muhammad I of Granada. Alhambra was extended by the different rulers who lived in the complex. In Arabic, Alhambra means 'The Red One', gets its name from the red colored clay soil used in the construction. Sunset provides red light reflection on the walls of the palace. Alhambra is labeled amongst the Seven Wonders of the World. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)