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The manifestations of Iraqi civilization started in Andalusia since the days of Prince Abdul-Rahman Al-Awsat (206-238 AH/821-852AD). His reign witnessed a cultural transmition between Iraq and Andalusia. The prince left the policy of isolation with Iraq followed by the previous Umayyad princes. And, he opened the gates of Andalusia to Iraqi civilization. So, he imitated the Abbasid caliphs in their appearance and clothes and in concealing himself from the people in order to earn the signs of power and prestige. He was influenced by the cultural prosperity Baghdad was famous for. Thus, the people of Andalusia cope with the cultural development by adaptation, imitation and simulation. The Andalusian society turned into an organized civil society with a charming appearance, in which the immigrant Iraqi traditions were mixed with the Andalusian prevailing traditions. And an authentic Andalusian character emerged, which led to the emergence of luxury and welfare in Andalusian society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]