The Alcazaba, or citadel, along with the towers known as the Torres Bermejas, is the oldest part of the Alhambra and served as usual to watch over and control the city rather than to resist foreign enemies. It dates back to the 9th century.
Unfortunately, there isn't a great deal left.
Maybe the fountain holds a clue to the fate of the garrison: eaten by fish.Read more
Tony Hammond And thereby hangs a scale!