It all began with Pelayo—a rebel, a warrior, and the man who refused to surrender. At Covadonga, deep in the Asturian ...

The publication of the Nomination file, including the maps and names, ... this desert establishment was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence/pleasure palace of the Umayyad caliphate. The ...

Reason for Designation: A remote desert palace with remarkably preserved frescoes opens a window into the short-lived Umayyad caliphate, revealing the artistic blend of Byzantine and Islamic ...

Criterion (iv): The Caliphate City of Medina Azahara is an outstanding example of urban planning combining architectural and landscape approaches, the technology of urban infrastructure, architecture, ...

The 6th century gold dinar dates from when the Umayyad Caliphate ruled from the year 660 to 750. Coins from the period are common but the Arabic phrase inscribed on the dinar is said to be rare.