Qurtuba (Córdoba)

Qurtuba, also known as Córdoba, was a major city in medieval Spain during the Islamic Golden Age. In the 8th to 10th centuries, it was a vibrant center of learning, culture, commerce, and architecture under Muslim rule. The city was famous for its grand mosque, advanced hospitals, libraries, and intellectual life, attracting scholars, artists, and traders from across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Córdoba symbolized a period of coexistence among Muslims, Christians, and Jews, and played a key role in preserving and advancing knowledge during that era.