world best travel places: Alcazaba de Merida - the Ancient Fortress of Spain

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Alcazaba de Merida - the Ancient Fortress of Spain


The fortress was built for Abderramán II - an emir of Emirate of Cordoba in about 825.
In the center of Alcazaba is the Roman terrace.
A view from the wall at Puentes Romano (closer) & Lusitania (further).
Stages of development
Aljibe andalusi - a well with drinking water.
Remains of the houses walls.
Such were the streets.
The main entrance - a view from inside.
Like in an Arab fairy-tale...
Roman terraces - today here is a toilet....
Cpper pipes.
Marble stumps - remains of the former Roman luxury.
Olive tree
Corner of Alcazaba
Marble dump
Alcazaba since the XIII to XVI centuries.
Aljibe andalusi - the tunnel under the walls with fresh water for the fortress.





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