The abandoned tower of Pop Valley: a medieval lookout post shrouded in mystery

The Castle of Aixa, located 600 meters above sea level [1], is an ancient ruin that serves as an archaeological site. Originally a medieval fortification [2], it was strategically placed to control the Pop Valley and the routes connecting various settlements in the mountainous terrain [2]. Although only partial walls and foundations remain, the most prominent surviving feature is the 12 by 4-meter rectangular tower [2], which houses three shallow pools and a fountain [1][2]. The structure was part of a network of medieval fortifications in the Valencian Community, Spain [2]. It existed as a Muslim fortification during the Islamic period of Al-Andalus [4], and continued in use into the 14th century following the Christian Reconquista [4]. Today, the castle is part of the ruins in the mountains of Alcalalí, Spain.

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