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Ibn Marwân

Abd al Rahmân Ibn Marwân ibn Yūnus, also known as Ibn al-Djillīqui or 'Son of a Galician'
died ca. 889
Founder of Badajoz, 875
(Wikipedia)

Estanislao García Olivares
2003

Description

Bronze statue of Ibn Marwân with shield and sword, looking at the Guadiana river and greeting those who go up to the Alcazaba.

Inscription(s)

ibn marwan
ابن مروان
fundador de
BADAJOZ
بطليوس
año 875 - 261 H
escultor: estanislao garcía
2003

Signature

Estanislao 2003

Badajoz - Ibn Marwân

Sculptor

Estanislao García Olivares (Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz, 1959) Spanish sculptor (Website).

Sources & Information

Guía de Monumentos de Badajoz, Esculturas, Monumentos Commemorativos y Murales.
El Blog de Chano, 15 Jan. 2017, Badajoz y sus Esculturas.

Locatie (N 38°53'1" - W 6°58'14") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: esex022; Photograph: 4 September 2017
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