"Easy climb. The Mojácar la Vieja site is located on a hill overlooking the Aguas river plain. This privileged geographical location favoured occupation from prehistoric times, with a settlement from that period documented at its base. However, the archaeological remains currently visible on the hill itself belong to the Andalusian period, when the hill was occupied by the first Islamic communities. The top of the hill is crowned by a large cistern, with the houses extending in a stepped fashion along the southern and south-eastern slopes. Likewise, both on the small plateau at the top and at a medium height on the slope, defensive constructions can be seen, among which it is easy to identify sections of wall, towers, and even an access door from the lower walled enclosure to the interior of the village. Archaeological research on this settlement may provide interesting urban, architectural and social data on the first Islamic communities settled in eastern Almería." — belgianIbex • Dec 2, 2024