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The first references to a defensive citadel in the surroundings of the Alhambra place us in the9th century under the rule of the emir Muhammad I. This sultan decided move his residence to this area by building a fortress and the Homage Towers, the Torre de la Vela and the Torre de la Quebrada, with the aim of creating an authentic defensive stronghold strong> where the elite garrison of the sultans will reside once the Nasrid palaces are built. These towers were followed by the Gunpowder Tower or, under the Christian control of Granada, the Cube Tower, located on the base of the Homenaje tower.

The citadel area was divided by a narrow street that located the houses for the soldiers and their families to the north, and to the south a warehouse area. Also notable in the enclosure were thegarden of the adarves (old moat) and the parade ground, the area used as a stop. military and battle preparation in times of peace and war, respectively. Centuries later, the Alcazaba of Granada became He was in state prison in Napoleon's time, and in the century he began its long restoration period.

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The Alcazaba of the Alhambra Complex isthe oldest part of the entire complex, dating back to the 9th century, when it was decided ; build a fortified enclosure that would fulfill the functions of fortress and royal residence. Inside this space there were areas intended for rooms for the sultans, dependencies for the royal guard and other warehouses to supply the people who live there. they resided. After a long period of abandonment, today it has been recovered to show us all the splendor of bygone eras.