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- It was an important Moselm enclave until 1407, henceforth remaining in Christian hands until it was unexpectedly recaptured by the Nazari Arabs in 1481 in what became known as "The Surprise of Zahara', an event which has traditionally been considered the catalyst which began the Christian campaign against the Kingdom of Granada.
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Apr 3, 2020 · Cordoba, Spain CNN — The fortress town of Zahara de la Sierra in southern Spain is used to fending off enemies. The Moors and Christians fought over it in medieval times, and it was...
by Chris Chaplow. Zahara was once described by the romantic British traveller Richard Ford, as a "Moorish eagle's nest - the castle (and town) date back to Moorish times. It was an ideal place to build a fortification located between Sevilla and Ronda and the earliest documented reference dates to 1282.
Jun 3, 2021 · It is possible to pronounce it in the syllables of its name. You can still contemplate it in the remains of the Muslim fortress that crowns the town. The history of this small white spot, immersed in the Sierra de Grazalema, is closely connected with the nature that surrounds it.
Zahara. Located in the north west of the province, practically all of its municipal area belongs to Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. The village, once a Nazari border fortress, stands atop a hill, at the foot of the remains of the castle, and consists of streets of stepped white houses built on the mountain slope creating a scene of immense ...
Feb 4, 2022 · Zahara de la Sierra represented the Moorish frontier in the 14 th and 15 th centuries facing off against nearby Olvera on the Christian side. As for the name, there is some debate over its origins. The obvious one is that in Arabic “zahara” means “big rock”.
Mar 13, 2024 · The Muslim fortress and all the history of Zahara de la Sierra is an emblem of the municipality and is, along with its natural beauty, an attraction for tourists who want to enter and learn about the origins of this village in the Sierra de Grazalema.