Pared de los Moros

The dam spans 68 meters across the Farlan stream with a preserved height of 8.4 meters and a maximum width of 2.65 meters in its central section.

Built between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, this gravity dam incorporated advanced Roman engineering techniques using opus caementicium core and opus vittatum facing materials.

The name Pared de los Moros reflects a common Spanish practice of attributing Roman structures to Moorish construction, indicating historical misconceptions about architectural heritage.

Two rural roads from Muniesa village lead to the dam site, which sits 1400 meters from the town center on outcroppings of Jurassic limestone.

The dam features two water intake towers attached to the core structure, forming a classical tower-gallery system for water distribution and regulation.

Location: Muniesa

GPS coordinates: 41.01889,-0.82167

Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:41