Pared de los Moros, Roman dam in Muniesa, Spain.
Pared de los Moros is a Roman dam crossing the Farlan stream valley with a sturdy structure of solid masonry. The construction displays typical Roman building techniques using layered stone facing over a concrete core, which has allowed it to endure through the ages.
This dam originated in the 2nd or 3rd century AD using advanced Roman engineering methods of that period. Its construction with opus caementicium core and opus vittatum facing demonstrates the skill of Roman hydraulic builders.
The name Pared de los Moros reflects a common Spanish practice of attributing Roman structures to Moorish construction, indicating historical misconceptions about architectural heritage.
The structure sits roughly 1.4 kilometers from Muniesa village and can be reached via rural roads. Its location on Jurassic limestone outcroppings makes the ground uneven, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
The dam features two water intake towers attached to the core structure, forming a classical tower-gallery system for water control. This system allowed Romans to regulate water flow precisely for irrigated areas downstream.
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