Iznalloz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iznalloz
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 Iznalloz
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
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| Province | Granada | ||
| Comarca | Los Montes | ||
| Judicial district | Granada | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 310.03 km2 (119.70 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 808 m (2,651 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,085 | ||
| • Density | 16.4016/km2 (42.480/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Acatuccitanos | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
18550
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Iznalloz is a small town in Spain. It's located about 35 kilometers north of the city of Granada. This town is the main hub of a region called Los Montes Orientales. This area includes about 17 towns and villages. It also features the Sierra Arana mountain range. The highest point in these mountains is over 2000 meters tall.
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Exploring Iznalloz's Past
Iznalloz has a very long history. People have lived here for thousands of years.
Ancient Times and Early Settlers
In the caves around the village, you can find prehistoric paintings. Tools from ancient times have also been found there. It's believed that the Iberians, an ancient people, first settled in this area.
The village is built near the River Cubillas. Long ago, an important Roman road passed through here. This road connected Iznalloz to Tarraco, which is the ancient Roman name for Tarragona. It was a key route along the southeastern coast of Spain.
Roman Influence and Village Names
The people of Iznalloz believe their town started with the Romans. They call themselves Acatuccitanos. This name comes from Acatucci, which was the Roman name for the village. Roman soldiers built a fort on the hill where the old part of the village is today. They also built a bridge over the river. This bridge is still used even now!
The modern name, Iznalloz, comes from the Arabic words Hisn Allauz. This means 'castle of Almond trees'. Only the ruins of the castle are left today. This castle was an important part of the Muslim defense. It was on the front line during the final years of the Reconquista, when Christian kingdoms took back Spain.
The Reconquest and New Beginnings
Iznalloz became part of the Christian lands in 1486. After this, the people of Iznalloz helped in the siege of Granada. As a reward for their help, they didn't have to pay certain taxes.
After the Christian reconquest of Granada, Iznalloz grew. It became an important center for trade and farming. More and more workers came to the town. Because they were so important to the local economy, the Reyes Catolicos (Catholic Monarchs) ordered a hospital to be built. This hospital was for people who were sick. A building called El Posito was also built. It was used to store the village's harvested crops.
Places to See in Iznalloz
Iznalloz has several interesting historical sites.
- Church of Ntra. Sra. de los Remedios: This church was built in the 16th century. It was designed by a famous architect named Diego de Siloé.
- Roman Bridge: This old bridge crosses the Cubillas river. It was built by the Romans and is still in use.
- Castillo de los Almendros: These are the remains of an ancient Moorish fortress. You can still see two towers from the castle.
- Cueva del Agua: This is a group of caves from the Jurassic period. Many important findings from the Stone Age have been discovered here.
Iznalloz's Economy
Agriculture has always been the main way people in Iznalloz earn money. Growing olives is the most common farming activity. Some of the best olive oil in Spain is made in this region.
The local mountains, called Sierra Arana, are very beautiful. They have many caves. The deepest of these caves is called La Cueva del Agua, which means "Cave of Water."
See also
In Spanish: Iznalloz para niños
