If the archaeological context is missing: the use of LiDAR prospection to uncover features at the medieval Christian position on Malvecino Hill (Alcalá de Henares, Spain)
Abstract:The ongoing study of the Andalusian castle of Alcalá la Vieja (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain) continues to provide new insights about this Muslim fortress. However, the investigation of other battlefield locations around this stronghold, such as Malvecino Hill, have remained in the background. As the site where the Christian army built a temporary castle, Malvecino played a decisive role during the siege and conquest of Alcalá la Vieja in 1118 and is a strong candidate for archaeological study.
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