alcazaba of merida albarrana towers. extremadura, spain

abd administrative albarrana alcazaba allah arab arabic archaeological architect arrahman ashlars buttress citadel complex emir fortified fortress governor granite great guadiana large local masonry materials merida military minority moat monumental muslims offices palace perimeter pieces powerful reconquest remains repurposed residence reused revolts river shelter spain stronghold surrounded tashlar towers travel umayyad