The work “Corpus Epigráfico Árabe del Real Alcázar de Sevilla” is presented at the Fundación Tres Culturas del Mediterráneo.

Presented at the Fundación Tres Culturas del Mediterráneo, 25 years after its creation, the work “Corpus Epigráfico Árabe del Real Alcázar de Sevilla”, Colección CantArabia, Madrid.

In an exciting event, under the direction of Natalia Arce, the work “Corpus epigráfico árabe del Real Alcázar de Sevilla” was presented. Doña Carmen Ruiz Bravo-Villasante, director of the Círculo Cantarabia collection where it has been published, was in charge of the presentation.

Then, Mr. Miguel Puerta Vilchez of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Granada took the floor. Being an expert in calligraphy of the Alhambra, he pointed out certain parallels and highlighted universal phrases present in both buildings.

Afterwards, Professor Pedro Cano explained some of the techniques used by calligraphers, showing examples in the room. Finally, Professor Ali Tawfik of the University of Granada translated some inscriptions to the delight of the audience, highlighting the diversity of translation techniques used in the texts.

One of the attendees had a special remembrance for Mr. Rafael Valencia, a widely known figure in the local academic body, to whom much is owed in this city. The speakers also expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people, mentioning the Gaza Genocide, in a gesture of support in these difficult times.

The presentation was so lively that it had to be interrupted due to the closing of the building.

It is worth remembering that on October 31, 1931, Mr. Diego Martínez Barrios, Minister of the Republic, ceded this beautiful building on behalf of the government of Spain to the city of Seville.

I think it is a book that every Sevillian should enjoy it, and be able to read the Alcazar with the eyes of knowledge and not of legend. From the Seville Mosque Foundation, we appreciate all the efforts to preserve and transmit this rich heritage.

Khalid Nieto
Vice President of the Seville Mosque Foundation