The crumbling castle of Turrush: a witness to power struggles and captivity

Standing near the remnants of Castillo de Cesna, it's hard to fathom that this land once witnessed power struggles between a deposed and ambitious sultan. Built in the 10th century, the castle was once a refuge for Abderrahman III, who disembarked in Almuñécar. After taking over power, Abderraman III demolished a significant part of the castle, due to the refusal of Christian mozárabes to abandon the fortress. In the year 921, Abderraman III partially demolished the castle. During the Battle of Lucena, the castle played a crucial role, as Boabdil, the captured Cordoba ruler, was believed to be imprisoned here, along with other Cordoba castles. After that, it was used as a place to house important captives. Today, all that remains are the crumbling walls of the abandoned castle, located near Fuentes de Cesna in the municipality of Algarinejo, Granada.

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