Madinat al-Zahra Museum

The Madinat al-Zahra Museum, designed with the archaeological site as its centerpiece, offers a unique interpretation of the short-lived but culturally significant Islamic city of Medina Azahara (940–1010 CE) in al-Andalus. It serves as a visual memory of a plural past, highlighting the cultural and religious coexistence that defined this period. The museum's architecture supports a comprehensive museological journey, from excavation and conservation to exhibition, while also integrating findings back into site reconstructions. This approach ensures a dynamic understanding of the city's influence on Western Islamic civilization and its exchanges with Europe and the broader world.

Sandahl, J. (2020). Madinat al-Zahra Museum. Revisiting Museums of Influence, 129–132. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003003977-28