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Alcazaba of Almería
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The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word Kasbah|al-qasbah, means a walled-fortification in a city.
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Alcazaba of Almería | |
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Alcazaba de Almeria | |
Almería Andalucía, Spain | |
![]() The Alcazaba taken from the east overlooking the first enclosure | |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | yes |
Site history | |
Built | 10th century |
Built by | Abd ar-Rahman III |
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The Alcazaba of Almería was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.[1]