Yecla la Vieja Hill Fort, Iron Age hillfort in Yecla de Yeltes, Spain.
The fortification extends across a strategic hilltop position with defensive walls reaching heights of 5 meters and widths of 14 meters in certain sections.
The Vetones constructed this settlement in the 5th century BCE, which remained inhabited by their descendants through the Hispanic-Roman period for nearly a millennium.
The walls contain numerous petroglyphs depicting horses and other figures, representing the artistic expressions of the ancient Vetones and subsequent inhabitants.
Access to the archaeological site begins at Santiago Apostol hermitage, where visitors can explore the late-Roman cemetery featuring stone slab tombs.
The southern entrance displays an extensive collection of animal engravings carved into the stone, with equine figures predominating the decorative elements.
Location: Yecla de Yeltes
GPS coordinates: 40.94710,-6.48768
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:10
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