Monumento del Llano Amarillo, Military monument in Ceuta, Spain
The Monumento del Llano Amarillo is a military monument in Ceuta featuring a geometric monolith with lateral extensions and a curved crown. The structure stands on a multi-level staircase near Monte Hacho, dominating its immediate setting.
The monument was originally constructed in 1940 in Ketama Valley, Morocco, and later relocated to Ceuta in 1962. Its move required complete disassembly and reconstruction using thousands of stone blocks.
The name references the yellow plains of the surrounding landscape that define the terrain. Visitors can observe how the structure relates to and frames the natural geography around it.
The monument is located along San Amaro Road at the base of Monte Hacho and is easily accessible. The site offers unobstructed views of the surrounding coastal landscape and terrain.
The structure weighs around 300 tons and features a concrete overlay that conceals certain historical elements in line with modern Spanish regulations. This modification reflects how monument interpretation has shifted over time.
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