Constructional Chronotypologies of the Military Structure in the Qasabat Al-ḥamrā

The monumental complexes of the Alhambra and Generalife in city Granada (Spain), built by Nasrid sultans more than six centuries ago, constitute final phase Hispano-Muslim art which Islam reached its greatest splendour marked personality Iberian Peninsula. attraction interest that these ensembles have aroused sensibility contemporary man, especially from 18th century to present day, hardly find a parallel world's historical heritage, consequences this fascination been considerable both on architecture itself ornamentation distinguishes Alhambresque revival. For reason, any serious approach knowledge site cannot do without scientific analysis constructive characteristics evolution over centuries, thus dismantling possible distortion truth favour false romanticism. From chronotypologies can be recognized Spanish Muslim beginning Islamic domain until end 14th century, characterization patterns are identified regarding geographical, social, technical material variables field military Qasabat Al-Ḥamrā (hallmark period) analyzed contexts. Based seriation functional values, identification local patterns, an interpretative model documented construction systems materials is proposed, providing unprecedented typological-constructive paradigmatic heritage. premises following itinerary proposed Vargas 2013 manage different functional, used identify types systems, aim work elaborate meets formal, stylistic aspects. Thus, identifying techniques typologies, we chronological description review existing territory, extrapolated context supported updated planimetries places study.