Castillo de Giribaile

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Castillo de Giribaile, Medieval castle in Arquillos, Spain.

The fortress stands on a plateau 500 meters above sea level, with two square towers and sections of walls remaining from its original structure.

The castle was constructed in the 12th century during Islamic rule and later transferred to Fernando III in 1227 by Acet-Abe-Mohamed.

The site represents the transition between Islamic and Christian military architecture in medieval Spain, featuring characteristic tapial construction techniques.

The castle coordinates are 38.12238835 latitude and -3.483489763424961 longitude, situated in the northern section of the Guadalimar river valley.

Archaeological evidence indicates human settlements at this location date back to the early second millennium BCE, with connections to local mining activities.

Location: Arquillos

GPS coordinates: 38.12239,-3.48349

Latest update: April 4, 2025 15:23

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