aerial view monteagudo castle from the islamic period spain with jesus christ statue corful sunset sky near murcia

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Aerial view of Monteagudo castle from the Islamic period in Spain with Jesus Christ statue corful sunset sky near Murcia Royalty Free Stock Photo

Aerial view of Monteagudo castle from the Islamic period in Spain with Jesus Christ statue corful sunset sky near Murcia

The castle is located on the top of a hill.This fortress is very well preserved.The archaeological remains found belong to the Islamic period.After the foundation of the town of Murcia (825), as well as serving as a fortress, it was also a prison and grain store for peasants having huge underground reservoirs so that the garrison could hold out for long periods of time.Its wall is made of solid stretches of wall mortar, the plan adapts to the topology of the terrain, spreading across two terraces located on different heights.To the south flank several underground reservoirs can be found along with grain stores and other rooms