Ovation TV

This documentary looks at the rich heritage left by the Moors, who ruled southern Spain for eight centuries. Their rule was punctuated by murderous politics, constant warfare and family strife, but produced outstanding architecture much of which still stands. With stunning location filming, this program traces the achievements of Al-Andalus, concentrating on the three principal cities, Seville, Cordoba and Granada all favorite spots for today's tourists. In addition to the art of Islam, also discussed is the scientific advances of what was briefly Europe's most advanced civilization.