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The Byzantine Province of Spania: A Forgotten Chapter in Iberian History
In 552 CE, taking advantage of a civil war among the Visigoths, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Justinian I sent forces to southern Spain.
Place names in the Alpujarra and their origin and meaning
What's fascinating about the place names in the Alpujarra is how they reflect the multiple eras of settlement - from pre-Roman through Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish periods.
Los Millares: A Copper Age Treasure near Almería, Spain
Nestled in the rugged landscape of Almería, Los Millares stands as a remarkable archaeological site that offers a window into prehistoric human civilization. This Bronze Age settlement, dating from 3200-2300 BCE, represents
The Alpujarra in Phoenician and Roman times
There is no direct archaeological evidence of Phoenician colonies in the Alpujarra. However, the Phoenician influence likely reached the interior regions indirectly through trade networks.
The Alpujarra in prehistoric times
The first written account of Polopos is from 1508. It is certain that the village existed before that time, but we can’t know for sure when the first settlement was established. We will discuss the prehistoric time of the Alpujarra and its people
Geography and climate of the Contraviesa in the Alpujarra
The Contraviesa range is a significant geographical feature of the Alpujarra region, stretching approximately 40 kilometers from east to west. Its highest peak, Cerro del Conjuro, reaches an elevation of 1,569 meters (5,148 feet) above sea level.
The Contraviesa: A Glimpse into Rural Andalusia
The Contraviesa mountain range, located in southern Spain's Andalusia region, offers a window into a part of the country often overlooked by outsiders. This range, part of the larger Alpujarra area, sits between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Artist in Residence: Boxie from the Netherlands
Boxie is the fourth artist in residence that we welcomed in Polopos. We first met Boxie and his girlfriend Pascale when they booked a stay with us in Casa 3 about two years ago, not as artists but as tourists.