Oude ruïnes in Almería

Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites

This collection highlights Almería's diverse archaeological heritage, spanning from the Bronze Age to the industrial era. Key sites include the 10th-century Alcazaba fortress and the Necrópolis del Barranquete, which features ancient tholos tombs. The list also documents the region's rural and industrial past through 16th-century coastal watchtowers, Roman fish-salting remains, and numerous abandoned cortijos—traditional Andalusian farmhouses that characterize the arid landscape of southeastern Spain.