The silent guardian of Spain's south coast

On a stony hill above the Mediterranean, a tall tower grips the skyline: the Cape Palos Lighthouse. For over 150 years, it has cast a guiding light over the dangers of the nearby coastline. But what lies beneath the structure's stoic facade is a rich tapestry of stories that reach back to ancient times.

According to Pliny the Elder and Avienus, a temple dedicated to Saturn or Baal Hammon once stood on the hill, its presence both a beacon and a sacred sanctuary for seafarers long ago.

The tower that marks the present-day lighthouse replaced a Renaissance one built in 1554, a testament to the turbulent centuries that have passed since. Today, the lighthouse, with its prismatic body and stark lines, still performs its task, casting a beam of white light in groups of two every 10 seconds. But the secrets revealed within its walls are yet to be fully uncovered.

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