Alhambra Complex

Timeline

1. 1238–1350Sabika Hill, Granada · GranadaMuhammad I began building the Alcazaba fortress and early palace quarter on Sabika Hill, forming the sultan's residence and defensive core; later rulers progressively expanded halls, baths, and water-supply systems.
2. 1362–1391Alhambra palace area · GranadaAfter his restoration, Muhammad V built the Comares Palace, Court of the Myrtles, and Court of the Lions, establishing the Alhambra's classic aesthetic through stucco carving, tiles, and symmetrical water features; 1381–1390 still fell within this peak rebuilding period.
3. 1492–1550Alhambra, Granada · GranadaAfter the fall of Granada in 1492, the Catholic Monarchs preserved the essence of Islamic architecture while adding Renaissance structures such as the Palace of Charles V, shifting the complex's function from sultan's residence to royal symbol and administrative center.