Archeology

The territory currently occupied by the region of the Subbética in Córdoba has been a crossroads for different cultures and civilizations throughout the centuries. The lands of the Subbética, thanks to their archaeological sites and museums, provide knowledge of the various experiences that men accumulated in their early years of existence. In this way, we will have the opportunity to discover the part of Spanish Prehistory, Protohistory, as well as that of the Ancient Age. The abundance of archaeological sites in this region undoubtedly stems from its natural wealth, which facilitated the establishment of villages and colonies.

Below, we will mention some of these archaeological sites or points of interest that were once occupied and can be found in the Subbética.

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Carcabuey Municipal Historical Museum
Wander through its halls and discover the history of a town that traces its roots back to ancient times. Picture in your mind a landscape that once was an ancient sea and engrave in your retina the image of petrified animals. Witness the evolution of the first human groups that ...
Algar Castle
Algar Castle is located atop a hill today as ruins or archaeological remains, perhaps of Roman origin initially, as ceramic remains from both the Bronze Age and the Roman period have been found in its surroundings. The current castle can be dated to the Nasrid period, although rebuilt several times ...
CISTERN
This cistern is located west of the castle, on the slope that descends towards the village, and it most likely served as a water supply for the population living in the vicinity of the fortress. Rectangular in shape, its dimensions are 10.30 m x 6.60 m on its sides and ...
Carcabuey Castle
The Carcabuey Castle has been throughout history a privileged place from a strategic and military point of view for controlling all communication routes in the Subbética region, as it was the convergence point for roads connecting five Andalusian provinces. It rises on a rocky promontory dominating the town and giving ...
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