El Castillon, Archaeological site
El Castillon is an archaeological site in the Zamora province situated on a hilltop, containing remains of a settlement that was occupied from the Iron Age through the Middle Ages. The settlement is surrounded by a U-shaped stone wall built from large blocks, open only on the eastern side where a steep cliff provided natural defense.
El Castillon was first settled during the Iron Age and grew into a regional power center between the 5th and 6th centuries. The settlement continued to be occupied through the Middle Ages, with its most intense activity occurring during the Iron Age and Early Medieval periods.
El Castillon served as a settlement center with its own economic activity, as evidenced by the remains of iron-smelting furnaces and storage areas. The inhabitants engaged in craftsmanship and trade, visible today in the pottery styles, bronze objects, and coins discovered on the site.
The site is easy to walk through and visitors of most mobility levels can explore the ruins without difficulty. Since this is an outdoor location with no facilities, wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and plan for shade, especially during warm weather.
The site contains rock paintings sheltered under a cliff overhang near the hilltop, studied since 1987 and among the most important examples of rock art in the region. These red figures and symbols reveal early ritual and cultural expression from the inhabitants.
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