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ID	Nickname	Country / City	Comment	Project / Group
147099	alex_analyzing stickers_unibe	Spain València	—	Valencia
136348	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain Cáceres	The word on this ceramic tile is “ALJIBE”, written in Spanish, but the word is a loanword from Arabic, a reminder of the city’s Islamic past. In Spanish, aljibe means cistern, a tank or underground reservoir used to collect and store rainwater. The term comes from Arabic: al-ǧubb (الجُبّ), meaning “the well” or “cistern.” This is a direct legacy of Al-Andalus, Muslim engineering introduced advanced water systems (cisterns, irrigation channels, fountains) in cities like Cáceres. One of the most famous examples is the Aljibe Árabe inside the Museo de Cáceres (Casa de las Veletas), one of the best-preserved Islamic cisterns in Spain, built in the 11th–12th century.	PALRA
146076	Naomi_Heller	Spain València	—	Valencia
146332	Naomi_Heller	Spain Valencia	—	Valencia
147100	alex_analyzing stickers_unibe	Spain València	—	Valencia
135837	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain San Martín de Trevejo	PALRA \| Documenting Living Languages in Western Iberia SM \| San Martín de Trevejo Corpus ID : 095 -155837	PALRA
136349	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain Cáceres	Mudéjar comes from the Arabic mudayyan (“those allowed to remain”) — it refers to Muslims who stayed in Christian territories after the Reconquista, and by extension to the artistic style that blends Islamic decorative traditions with Christian architecture. In Cáceres, after its Christian conquest (1229 by Alfonso IX of León), many Muslim artisans continued to work under Christian rule, bringing their geometric, vegetal, and epigraphic decorative vocabulary into churches, palaces, and homes. As a result, the city has many Mudéjar houses, towers, and details mixed into the medieval Christian city. Features of Mudéjar Style here: Geometric design : The 8-pointed star (symbol of balance and cosmic order) and honeycomb/hexagonal patterns are classic in Islamic art, later reused in Christian homes as decoration. The 8-pointed star (often called “Estrella de Al-Andalus” or “Khatam”) is one of the most typical geometric motifs in Islamic art, symbolizing harmony, balance, and infinity. The lattice of hexagons around it recalls the ornamental patterns found in Nasrid Granada (Alhambra) and other Andalusi monuments. Absence of figurative images : Following Islamic tradition, instead of animals or human forms, the design relies on pure geometry. Practical + symbolic : A door knocker is useful, but the ornamentation also has a protective role, echoing amulets and blessings carved into Muslim homes. Mudéjar in Cáceres (Examples Nearby) Torre de Bujaco : Originally Almohad, later modified, but still keeps Muslim construction techniques. Arco de la Estrella : Built later (18th c.) but sits on Muslim wall foundations. Mudéjar houses in the old town : Simple façades with brickwork and geometric motifs, often with shields or religious emblems added later. Santa María and San Mateo churches : Gothic structures decorated with Mudéjar elements. A survivor of Al-Andalus aesthetics, carried into Christian Cáceres by Mudéjar artisans. It’s a reminder that the city’s identity is a fusion of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures, which earned the Old Town its UNESCO World Heritage status.	PALRA
146077	Naomi_Heller	Spain València	—	Valencia
146333	Naomi_Heller	Spain Valencia	—	Valencia
146845	Naomi_Heller	Spain València	—	Valencia
147101	alex_analyzing stickers_unibe	Spain València	—	Valencia
135838	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain San Martín de Trevejo	PALRA \| Documenting Living Languages in Western Iberia SM \| San Martín de Trevejo Corpus ID : 096 -155838	PALRA
136350	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain Cáceres	The word on this ceramic tile is “JAIMA”, written in Spanish (Latin alphabet). In Spanish, jaima means a large tent used traditionally by nomadic peoples in North Africa and the Sahara, especially the Berbers and Tuaregs. The word comes from Arabic (خيمة khayma = “tent”). Language of the inscription is Spanish, but it’s a loanword of Arabic origin.	PALRA
146078	Naomi_Heller	Spain València	—	Valencia
146334	Naomi_Heller	Spain Valencia	—	Valencia
147102	alex_analyzing stickers_unibe	Spain València	—	Valencia
135839	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain San Martín de Trevejo	PALRA \| Documenting Living Languages in Western Iberia SM \| San Martín de Trevejo Corpus ID : 097 -155839	PALRA
136351	Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto	Spain Cáceres	—	PALRA
146079	Naomi_Heller	Spain València	—	Valencia
146335	Naomi_Heller	Spain Valencia	—	Valencia