Spanish Umayyads

The Spanish Umayyads were a Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula from 756 to 1031, after the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate in the Middle East. They established their capital in Córdoba, making it a center of culture, learning, and architecture during the Islamic Golden Age. The Umayyads in Spain created a sophisticated society with advancements in science, philosophy, and art, blending Islamic, Christian, and Jewish influences. Their rule significantly shaped the history, culture, and architecture of southern Spain, remnants of which, like the Great Mosque of Córdoba, are still celebrated today.