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Really amazing
More than just the castle, I would talk about the rich, historic archeological site of Alarcos, because this headland (besides the castle) has been inhabited since the Bronze Ages. Through the years, there has been numerous populations living in this land, with deconstructions, reconstructions, etc.
Having said that, the castle of Alarcos and the Battle of Alarcos, where the Moorish troops gave a lesson on strategy to the Christian troops led by Alfonso VIII of Castilla during the reconquest are what this land is known for.
The positioning of the site is strategic, as it watches over the fertile valleys where the waters of the Guadiana river flow by, as well as a great part of the prairies of Calatrava.
The positioning was buried for many years, but the archeological efforts to extract the remains and clean up the site, which still continues today, has allowed the public to come see what remains.
Of course, it’s worth taking the guided tour. We had a really nice and helpful guide that told us everything we wanted to know on our tour. It was a rather long guided visit, but one that showed us the minute details of the history and archeology of the site. I mean, it was really amazing what we found out.
Another thing they talked to us about was the idea that after the reconquest, I great city was built on this site that is currently the highlands of Alarcos, but after many failed coups, and blaming problems on bad luck and problems with religious beliefs, as well as historical problems with lack of prosperity in repopulated towns, they finally opted to construct a big city a few kilometers from Alarcos – which is known as Ciudad Real.
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