Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña, Archaeological site in Tarfaya Province, Morocco.
The fortress remains stand on the north bank of Naila lagoon within Khenifiss National Park, featuring an eight-meter square tower foundation.
Spanish colonists established this trading post in 1478 under Diego de Herrera's leadership, maintaining control until Saadi forces captured it in 1524.
The settlement participated in the trans-Saharan trade network, connecting European merchants with northern Morocco through the local Ait Baamrane community.
The archaeological site lies near Akhfennir, with excavations conducted in 2011 revealing structural elements previously covered by desert sand.
The exact location of this settlement remained unknown for centuries until researchers identified it at Foum Agoutir, contrary to earlier claims about Sidi Ifni.
Location: Tarfaya Province
GPS coordinates: 28.03797,-12.22384
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:19
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