Una fortificación emiral en la Alpujarra: el caso de Júbar (Granada, España)

The Alpujarra, the territory that extends south of Sierra Nevada (Almería and Granada, Spain), is known for the development of a network of fortifications during al-Andalus period, with significant temporal persistence, from the Muslim conquest in the 8th century until the fall of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada in 1492. Due to the long duration of the Andalusi period, this region has been a focal point for the study of rural life in al-Andalus and its fortifications.In this proposal, we present the documentation and archaeological analysis of the structural remains of one of these fortresses, Júbar (Nevada, Granada), through Building Archaeology and photogrammetry (SfM) with UAS. Júbar is unique in its context, as it is the only fortress that was built and abandoned during the emirate, with a brief occupation of one century. This suggests its use during the emirate’s civil war among different ethnic groups (Arabs, Berbers, Hispano-Visigoths) and its subsequent abandonment.Thus, the study of the architectural and ceramic remains of the fortress of Júbar raises interesting questions about who built the fortresses in al-Andalus and for what purpose, making it a valuable case study for understanding the role of fortifications in the organization of territory and settlement in al-Andalus.