Exploración geofísica para la caracterización hidrogeológica del entorno del Aljibe de la Lluvia, en el conjunto monumental de la Alhambra y el Generalife (Granada, Sur de España)

A geophysical survey at the Alhambra and Generalife complex in Granada, Spain, reveals that groundwater conditions explain the emergence of water near the Aljibe de la Lluvia, reinforcing evidence that a hanging spring may have influenced the placement of a historic hydraulic system. The study used geophysical methods to characterize the hydrogeological environment within the Alhambra Formation, providing insights into how this feature likely supported the supply of water to royal gardens during the Nasrid period (late 14th century). Findings suggest that groundwater dynamics played a crucial role in shaping the layout of monumental structures, including the Alberca Rota and adjacent palaces.

Pérez-Vizcaíno, P., García Pulido, L. J., González-Ramón, A., Marín-Lechado, C., Martos-Rosillo, S., & Ruiz Constan, A. (2023). Exploración geofísica para la caracterización hidrogeológica del entorno del Aljibe de la Lluvia, en el conjunto monumental de la Alhambra y el Generalife (Granada, Sur de España). Geogaceta, 73, 3–6. https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta95534