The Castillo de Yeste is a fortress of Andalusian origin that underwent later transformations, located in the urban core of Yeste in the province of Albacete. It is situated at a junction of the Alcaraz, Segura, and Sagra sierras, and serves as the birthplace of the Segura, Tus, Taibilla, and Zumeta rivers. Toda la zona fue intensamente poblada por iberos, romanos y más tarde, musulmanes, quienes hicieron de Yeste una gran fortaleza.
Originally used as a frontier fortress, it became one of the Encomiendas of the Orden de Santiago following the conquest to protect a border area near the kingdoms of Valencia and Granada. Over time, the structure evolved from a rectangular fortress with towers into a palatial residence.
Today, the site is recognized as a prominent fortress of the Sierra del Segura. Its great tower of homage features the escudos of the Orden de Santiago and the Figueroa family at its access gate, marking its long history as a significant fortification.
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Written by Nik Frost
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