Roman Imagery: The Alhambra In Granada

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If you are currently reading this it means you are alive. If you are alive then clearly you must eat food. Everyone loves food and sometimes deserve a vacation from time to time. Why not take a vacation to a place with delicious exotic food and unique ancient ruins. Spain is a wonderful country to visit because of not only its beautiful Roman ruins but other attractions and sights to explore.
One of the most unique Roman ruins is the Alhambra. The Alhambra in Granada, Spain is over a 1,000 years old and was built as a small fortress and palace. The Alhambra was soon abandoned and fell to disrepair. It was then rebuilt into a royal palace for the Sultan of Granada, Yusuf I in 1333. Then became a Christian court. The Alhambra, basically, is
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