Conjunt troglodític de Sorta, located in Conca de Dalt, Pallars Jussà, is an archaeological site listed in the Inventari del Patrimoni Arqueològic i Paleontològic de Catalunya. This medieval site showcases a habitation skillfully adapted to the large ravines and caves of the region, featuring remains of a defensive and civil character.
The site is situated north-northwest of the village of Serradell and is part of a group of similar habitations from the same era, including Esplugallonga and Espluguell. The settlement takes advantage of the large ravines and caves of the region for its architecture.
A legend recorded by writer Pep Coll tells of the ancient settlement at Sorta. It describes a group of people who were besieged and used a clever stratagem to break the siege. They took their last cow, fed it all their remaining wheat, and threw it over the cliff below the Sorta cave. When the attackers saw the cow fall, they believed the people had plenty of resources to spare and abandoned their siege of the Serradell Valley. As they retreated, the people of Sorta attacked from behind, ending the rule over these lands.
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