A view of the ongoing archeological excavations at Fortress of la Mota, Alcala la Real, Jaen Province, Andalusia, Spain.
The ongoing excavations at the fortress are revealing more about life during medieval times, it's construction by the Moors in the 8th century and subsequent occupation by the Christians. Sympathetic reconstruction is also ongoing.
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Location: Fortress of la Mota, Alcala la Real, Jaen Province, Andalusia, Spain
Photo credit: © Neil Cooper / Alamy / Afripics
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