Motillas
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The motillas were the early settlements of La Mancha belonging to the Middle Bronze Age, and connected to the Bronze of Levante culture. These were human-made hills atop of which are placed fortified
The "motillas" are fortified sites from the Bronze Age dating from the period between 2200 and 1500 B.C. They are specific to the area of La Mancha, where about twenty have been located. The Motilla del Azuer is the only one that can be visited. It is in Daimiel and is a complex construction with several walls, tortuous corridors and a large courtyard where a recently discovered and excavated well is located. Possibly it was a structure of refuge and defense, not prepared to be used as housing for long periods. The photo shows the well from the central tower.
Motilla del Azuer
Motilla del Azuer
Argaric culture
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The Argaric culture, named from the type site El Argar near the town of Antas, in what is now the province of Almería in southeastern Spain, is an Early Bronze Age culture which flourished between c.
Site of La Bastida de Totana fortified town.
La Bastida de Totana, remains of the outer wall fortifications.
La Almoloya.
Gold diadem of Caravaca, c. 1600 BC.