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La Huella Islamica

Elda’s Archaeological Museum presents 'La Huella Islamica' (The Islamic Footprint), an exhibition detailing nine centuries of Islamic history in the city. Running from July 2026 through May 2027, the display features archaeological artifacts and historical insights into how Islamic culture shaped the region's architecture, religion, and daily life.

Date
Jul 26, 2026 - May 31, 2027
Location
Elda
Status
Ongoing
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La Huella Islamica

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Highlights

  • Archaeological artifacts including medieval pottery and oil lamps
  • History of Elda Castle during the Almohad period
  • Chronicle of the 1609 Morisco expulsion from Elda
  • Displays regarding the transition from mosque to church after 1244
The exhibition 'La Huella Islamica' provides a comprehensive look at the Andalusi period in Elda, spanning from the arrival of Islam in 711 to the Morisco expulsion in 1609. Visitors can explore the city's evolution following the Pact of Tudmir in 713 and the significance of the Almohad period during the 12th and 13th centuries, which saw the construction of Elda Castle as a defensive stronghold.

The collection highlights archaeological discoveries from the old town, including pottery, cooking utensils, storage jars, and oil lamps that recreate the atmosphere of medieval daily life. Key sections also examine Islamic religious practices, burial customs, and the eventual conversion of the local mosque into the Church of Santa Catalina Martir following the Christian conquest in 1244. The exhibition concludes by documenting the departure of approximately 2,200 Moriscos from the municipality in the early 17th century.

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