Castillo de Sax, Medieval fortress in Sax, Spain.
Castillo de Sax stands on a rocky hilltop and features two main towers, including a square tower and the Homenaje tower, both built with mudwall construction. The complex spreads across several levels of the natural slope, with masonry that shows different building periods from various eras.
The fortress was built in the 12th century under Muslim rule and came under the control of the Crown of Castile following the Treaty of Almizra in 1239. After that, its structures were repeatedly adapted to meet the changing military needs of the period.
The castle was for centuries a symbol of the frontier between Muslim and Christian territories and still shapes how locals understand their regional heritage. Visitors come to see how different cultures left marks in the very stones of the structure.
Access to the castle involves walking up a path from the village that can present different challenges depending on the season and weather. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as the path is exposed to sun with little shade along the way.
The square tower was built directly on natural caves that existed in the hill, using the geology as part of its defensive design. This blend of natural foundations and human construction makes this fortress particularly interesting to explore.
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