Which monumental palace-city was constructed by Abd al-Rahman III west of Cordoba?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Madinat al-Zahra
- Step 1: According to the official source: Madinat al-Zahra or Medina Azahara ... was a fortified palace-city on the western outskirts of Córdoba in present-day Spain... The city was built in the 10th century by Abd ar-Rahman III (912–961), a member of the Umayyad dynasty and the first caliph of Al-Andalus. Answer: Madinat al-Zahra. Why not the others: Giralda, Alhambra, and Aljaferia are other famous architectural landmarks and monuments located in different cities across Spain.
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