Tag Archives: heritage

Judaization of Andalusia. Falsifying ancient history for modern ideological ends

The following article addresses the historical misrepresentation of the memory of al-Andalus in terms of [...]

02
Apr
Al-Muṣāra: the Marinid royal citadel in Fez

The study of almunias in the Maghreb and al-Andalus intensified more than 10 years ago [...]

28
Mar
The Farming Communities of the Dryland Areas in al-Andalus

Recently, the book Las comunidades campesinas del secano en al-Ándalus (‘The Farming Communities of the [...]

07
Feb
Abu Dhabi, five unique objects

We naturally view the world through our own cultural lens: The Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu [...]

02
Dec
Islamic neo-medievalism in Madrid’s Tetuán neighbourhood

Last October we held several activities aimed at revaluing and disseminating the heritage of the [...]

02
Dec
FUNCI signs an agreement with the Provincial Council of Albacete

On 9 April, the Provincial Council of Albacete, through its Institute of Albacete Studies ‘Don [...]

30
May
Maestre Antonio, master builder and resident of the Villa

Editorial note: The original article was published on 5 May 2024 on the website Arte [...]

29
May
CEMI’s participation in the “Medina” program of RTVE

Last January, the Centre for the Study of Islamic Madrid (CEMI), a project of the [...]

01
Apr
Islamic Madrid: heritage, identity, and the right to the city I

Introduction The stigmas and exclusions that weigh on Muslim or perceived Muslim populations in Europe, [...]

28
Sep
Bahrain. A community that forms its culture

Bahrain is home to many sights and attractions, but what brings life and character to [...]

26
Sep
Introducing the new virtual FUNCI’S tour of Islamic Madrid 

The Centre for Studies on Islamic Madrid (CEMI), in collaboration with the Madrid City Council, [...]

29
Jan
Conclusions of the Congress on Islamic past of Toledo

On 30 November 2022, the Centre for Studies on Islamic Toledo (CETI), which belongs to [...]

12
Dec