What significant structure did Abd al-Rahman III expand in Córdoba?
Alcazar
Alhambra
Mezquita
Giralda
Answer
The Mezquita, a significant architectural structure in Córdoba, was expanded by Abd al-Rahman III, the Umayyad ruler of Al-Andalus in the 10th century. This expansion, motivated by the growing population and the need for a larger prayer space, involved the construction of new sections and the incorporation of existing structures.
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