A fire broke out at the historic Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral in Spain late Thursday evening, prompting an evacuation of the surrounding area. Initial reports from local media indicate the blaze may have been triggered by a cleaning machine, referred to as a “sweeper,” around 9 p.m. local time.
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Historical Importance of the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
The Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a remarkable example of Moorish architecture in Spain. Construction commenced in 784 AD under the direction of Abd al-Rahman I,the first Emir of Cordoba,utilizing the foundations of a Visigothic church. Over the subsequent four centuries, successive emirs and caliphs expanded and embellished the structure, culminating in a vast and ornate mosque.
following the Christian conquest of Cordoba in 1236 during the Reconquista, the building was reconsecrated as a cathedral. Meaningful alterations were undertaken, notably the addition of a Renaissance-style cathedral nave commissioned by King Charles V in the 16th century. The site attracted over 2 million visitors in 2024, according to official figures from the Cordoba Cathedral’s governance.
