Where to see the last Arabian flag in Andalus (Spain) and history of Andalus in general
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- Aparna Patel
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- 21 Jul, 2023
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Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas (Burgos)
(El monasterio de Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas – Burgos)
is a monastery of Cistercian nuns located approximately 1.5 km west of the city of Burgos in Spain.
The monastery is open to the public. Visits are administered not by the monastic community, but by the Spanish heritage organisation Patrimonio Nacional, which maintains the property as a Spanish royal site. on display is :
The tapestry that covered the tent (not the last Arabian flag) of the Almohad caliph Al Nasir, known to the Christians as Miramamolin. This tapestry was seized by the victorious Christians at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa on July 16, 1212. When Sancho VII of Navarre’s men drove through an enchained circle of African slaves guarding Miramamolin’s tent, the caliph fled with great haste, leaving this tapestry along with several other prizes of war behind for the exultant Spanish.
Right, after some investigation, there are a few museums in Spain related to Al-Andalus and that time period. Which one has the flag in, though, I’m not sure.
However, here are some useful links that may aid in your search:
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Al-Andalus living museum – Calahorra Tower (Torre de Calahorra) – looks to be about your best bet. The museum is located in an old Moorish fortress, and recreates the time of maximum splendour in this Andalusian city. Its aim is to provide a recreation of the Cordoba of the period between the 9th-13th centuries, at a time of brilliant cultural, artistic and scientific achievement.
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Another page about the Calahorra Tower, with a gallery. No sign of the flag though.
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Al-Andalus Expert – this guy is a tour guide of the area, speaks Arabic, English and Spanish, and is probably the best bet for someone to answer where the flag might be.
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A page on the above expert’s website on a list of museums in the Andalus(ia) area
Credit:stackoverflow.com‘
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