Andalucia, Spain
In 711 Andalucía was conquered by the Moors and the Berbers. The influence of the different Arab dynasties of the Omayyades, Almoravides, Almohades and Nasrides is still seen today in the architecture and agriculture of the area. Especially the Alhambra in Grenada is a well known example of Arab construction ingenuity and quality. During the time of the Arab leadership, which lasted until 1492, the cohabitation of Jews, Christians and Arab culture has become legend. After Andalucía was conquered by the Spanish under the rule of Queen Isabella, Sevilla would become its capital and Andalucía the center of Europe.
Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce near Ardales
Ardales, Andalucía, Spain The Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce is one of the three artificial lakes that were constructed by damming the Río Turón and the Río Gualdalteba to have a reservoir of water to use for the citrus plantations further down the river. The construction of the Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce started in the fall of 1914 under the direction of the engineer Rafael Benjumea and were completed in 1921 with the inaugugation of King Alfonso XIII. The reservoire was initially called Pantano del Chorro but renamed to Conde de Guadalhorce in 1953. uuid="7C596C40-89FF-4AC1-B021-F2E92A459511" id="Spain lilleulven.com 20091102_134744_ES_Andalucía_Álora__www.LilleUlven.com.dng Spain Lilleulven.com"
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