Criptopórtico de Las Gabias

The underground chamber measures 16 square meters and connects to a long corridor with barrel vaults featuring seven light shafts along its length.

The structure was discovered in 1920 by Francisco Serrano Rodriguez while plowing his land, leading to initial excavations by archaeologist Juan Cabre Aguilo in 1921.

The remaining decorative elements include white marble baseboards, glass mosaic tesserae, and representations of fish, mythical creatures, and human heads on wall appliques.

Located 15 kilometers from Granada, the cryptoporticus features a spiral staircase with nineteen sandstone steps and an octagonal basin supplied by lead piping.

The underground chamber contains a rectangular apse and reaches a height of 2.80 meters, with architectural elements dating back to the fourth century.

Location: Las Gabias

Part of: Roman villa of La Gabias

GPS coordinates: 37.13921,-3.67059

Latest update: May 19, 2025 19:34