Construction of the Great Mosque of Cordoba begins

Historical Context Note

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The mosque was expanded by later rulers (the most significant changes dating from the reigns of Abd al-Rahman II between 833-852, al-Hakam II between 961-976, and the vizier al-Mansur from 987).

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Construction of the Great Mosque of Cordoba begins". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 May 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=6874, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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