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= Congratulations, you have found the page named What do these 3 words mean? = **Alcazaba** = Alcázar =
 * means a fortified position.
 * an empty old fort, with towers, and views.
 * first major Moorish structure.
 * the oldest part of alhambra.
 * it was built for millitary purposes in the 13th-15th century.
 * it is along the western wall.
 * had 24 towers.
 * It means fortress
 * This word is very important to La Alhambra because it was originally a fortress.
 * But specifically this word is referring to the tallest part of La Alhambra.
 * This was original to the fortress.
 * It was built very intelligently so that they could see all over and for maximum defense.
 * This is also were they would have many people watching to make sure that enemies don't attack the fort.
 * It is a very popular place to see when you visit La Alhambra because you can see all over.
 * On most days you can see Granada and many other cool things from the top.[[image:alcazar-la_alhambra_period_7_spanish.jpg width="504" height="403"]]


 * Medina **
 * Like a gateway to La Alhambra.
 * Covered with many different decorations.
 * Gateway to other "half" of La Alhambra
 * Very little remains.
 * The medina's main purpose was for people like royal servants to live in one area of La Alhambra were the other half was for different government operations (primarily for king).
 * Another name for it is "The Wine Gate" but currently it is just a thing that tourists of La Alhambra walk under.
 * The other half was almost like a town for the people that served the king.




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