Mausaleo Romana
The typology of these archaeological remains indicates that they are undoubtedly those of a second-century Roman funerary tower, erected to bury an important figure. Taking into account its architecture, the Roman Mausoleum has a square plan measuring 4.80x4.80m, seated on a rectangular platform that serves as its base with an approximate height of 6.60m. Its roof is formed by an edge vault, which gives an idea of the advanced architecture in this Roman municipality. The roof would presumably have been topped by a stone pyramid. The most remarkable thing is its interior, where the funerary crypt is located, which is formed by a rectangular grave measuring 80cm deep covered by a barrel vault, formed by courses of stone on which the floor of the building once extended. In this way, the mausoleum consisted of two independent and isolated parts: the Funerary Crypt or lower part that housed the body of the deceased and the Ritual Chamber or upper floor for worship, which was accessed by staff through a stairway to perform the rituals. Its lighting and ventilation were ensured by two open oculi on the east and west walls that still exist today. Located on Carretera Almeria.