Remains - ancient and modern

 Here we go again. I have never been a one point place, not with three reviews. The Molino de casabermeja is such a place. Let us have a look at them. 

Cristina said ‘We had an appointment to have our grain milled over a week ago. When we arrived, they told us the mill wouldn't be open because it was just us. They didn't even warn us, and we were left stranded.’ 

Francisco stated ‘I have caught them keeping part of the oil that I had gone to grind from my olives. I am amazed by these people who charge for their work and appropriate part of your effort. What a shame! I hope no one else falls for it. The weight of the scale is manipulated when the oil is coming out, they manually cut it off so that it stops coming out and they say there is no more. I have been grinding for more than 20 years in different mills, I know what I am talking about.’  Mari was less kind.  

All these comments are two years old. Go there at once to find the truth of it.



From one to five.  Cementerio Judío Casabermeja.  Jorge said ‘I wonder if anyone would be interested: there's no information online about its origins or history. I saw it, liked it, and wanted to find out, but it's impossible. By the way, many years ago I remember it without walls, with other types of graves, more humble, neglected, and closer to the road. Would anyone be willing to tell me what happened there? Thank you very much in advance.’  I agree with him.  Can’t find anything specific about it.



We are about to turn south. I am somewhat surprised by this, not by the direction south which continues to poll well in the voting for top four cardinal points of the compass, but that it is a proper road down which streetview has not been.



Off to our west are a couple of archaeological sites.  The Dolmen Tajillo del Moro is not overwhelming people [3.2 stars].  Jomer said ‘I'm not assessing the historical importance of the site here, which it certainly has: a passage grave made of flagstones that was used during the Chalcolithic period, some 4,500 years ago. Interestingly, its eastward orientation points directly towards the rock art sites of La Cabrera. In fact, the entire rock art complex is perfectly visible from the tomb.



You can drive right up to a threshing floor made of pebbles, which is quite beautiful, by the way. Then you have to walk a little way down the slope to reach the tomb, which is somewhat hidden among the vegetation. Google Maps doesn't take you to the exact spot; it's about 20 or 30 meters further down the valley. Anyway, from a visual point of view, the threshing floor and the views are more worthwhile than the tomb itself.’



Olga went the full five stars. ‘The Tajillo del Moro Dolmen is one of the most important megalithic monuments in the province of Málaga. This prehistoric tomb dates from the Late Neolithic or Chalcolithic period, approximately 4,500 years ago, and represents exceptional evidence of the funerary practices and social organization of the region's first agricultural communities. Its passage-like structure, built with large stone slabs, demonstrates the remarkable technical development achieved by these ancient societies. The natural setting of the dolmen also offers spectacular views of the Montes de Málaga mountains and the surrounding valley, making it a site of great archaeological and scenic interest. It is essential to preserve and value this heritage as part of our shared cultural legacy.’



Nearby is the Enclave Arqueologico Penas de Cabrera.   Olga also came here ‘The Peñas de Cabrera Archaeological Site is a valuable prehistoric site located in the municipality of Casabermeja. This archaeological complex is notable for its Neolithic cave paintings and its privileged location in the mountains. The site offers not only a journey into the area's prehistoric past but also exceptional panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscape. The rock formations and rock shelters preserve evidence of the first communities that inhabited these lands thousands of years ago. It is an ideal destination for lovers of archaeology, ancient history, and hiking. Access requires a moderate but very rewarding walk. A must-see for anyone wanting to discover the prehistoric heritage of Malaga.’




We have climbed up 224m today and are heading to the sea.













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