Reg.Nr. HA-2004/SP/07

"Casa de Ya'far" Palace at Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba

Palatial residence dating to the Caliphate of Cordoba (10th century). Restoration and musealization of the "Casa de Ya'far" at Madinat al-Zahra. Integration of the Residence into the area of Madinat al-Zahra already open to public visits. Faithful restauration of the building ...
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Project details

Title:"Casa de Ya'far" Palace at Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Cordoba (Andalusia)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Palatial residence
Actual use:Museum, cultural attraction
Built: 10th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Pau Soler, Architect
The Jury's citation: For the splendid recovery of a unique example of Islamic palatial residential architecture from the Caliphate of al-Andalus, founded on detailed archaeological research, independently of any value judgement.
GPS:37°53'9.7"N 4°52'3.5"W
Web, Links:

estudiopausolereng.wordpress.com/restauracion-de-la-casa-de-yafar/

Description:
Palatial residence dating to the Caliphate of Cordoba (10th century). Restoration and musealization of the "Casa de Ya'far" at Madinat al-Zahra. Integration of the Residence into the area of Madinat al-Zahra already open to public visits. Faithful restauration of the building through anastylosis, based on extensive research. An important breakthrough of this project was that archaeological excavation was perceived as an enduring activity alongside conservation. Released from the secondary role it usually plays, archaeology is transformed into the backbone of the musealization process.