Sierra de Esparteros, Mountain range in Seville Province, Spain.
Sierra de Esparteros is a mountain range in Seville Province that rises to 587 meters and forms a natural border between the plains and the southern mountains of the region. The range contains substantial water reserves beneath its limestone structure, replenished through rainfall infiltration.
Archaeological discoveries in 1988 revealed that the southern slope contains a Copper Age necropolis with several burial chambers. The findings show that the area was inhabited in prehistoric times, thousands of years ago.
The range houses a Lime Museum displaying two traditional 19th-century kilns that show how artisanal lime production has been practiced in the region for centuries. Visitors can observe the old production methods and understand their importance to local communities.
The range is best explored on foot, allowing visitors to observe the limestone walls and the vegetation that grows on the rock faces. Rain is infrequent, but the limestone terrain can become slippery after rainfall, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The range is the only known location on the Iberian Peninsula where Ceratocapnos heterocarpa grows, a rare plant species found only on limestone walls. This discovery made the area a significant site for botanical research.
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