The 1521 fortress destroyed during a local revolt

The Castell de Corbera functioned as a military stronghold until the first half of the 16th century. It was finally destroyed during a battle between realists and agermanats on June 21, 1521, during a revolt. The fortress was burned and largely destroyed, leaving behind a structure that follows the curves of the mountainside with a serrated wall layout.

The fortress features an oval shape and a zig-zag entrance directed by the walls of the barbican. This path leads to a guardhouse and then to the keep, which is the main fortification area. This quadrangular building measures approximately 20 by 20 meters and contains various rooms arranged around a central courtyard featuring a large water tank and a well.

Historical records document the castle as an important fortress during the time of El Cid. It is mentioned in the General Chronicle of Spain and in land repartitions from the 13th century. While it faced a siege in the 14th century, it was largely destroyed during the revolt of 1521. Although there were attempts to evaluate its reconstruction starting in 1580, these plans were never completed and the castle was abandoned.

Today, the site is a protected building of cultural interest. Archaeological excavations in 2017 revealed various ceramic materials, including late Roman, Islamic, medieval, and Renaissance pieces, as well as prehistoric pottery corresponding to the Valencian Bronze period. Ongoing work since 2018 has focused on the consolidation of the castle's walls.

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