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Arcos de las Salinas saltworks, Arcos de las Salinas, Teruel, Aragon, Spaini
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Arcos de las Salinas saltworks | Exploration Area (Abandoned) |
| Arcos de las Salinas | Municipality |
| Teruel | Province |
| Aragon | Autonomous Community |
| Spain | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 59' 30'' North , 1° 3' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Exploration Area (Abandoned) - last checked 2019
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arcos de las Salinas | 126 (2012) | 2.6km |
| Aras de los Olmos | 427 (2018) | 10.3km |
| Titaguas | 544 (2012) | 14.0km |
| Alpuente | 861 (2012) | 14.4km |
| La Yesa | 250 (2011) | 15.3km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Salinas del Arroyo Torrijano, Salinas del Río de Arcos
Saltworks located in the vicinity of Arroyo Torrijano river (Río de Arcos), about 1,700 m west of the village of Arcos de las Salinas. They were the most important in the province of Teruel in the 19th century, being in operation at least since the middle ages. Salt was obtained by evaporation in rafts of water extracted with ferris wheels from Keuper levels. These satworks have been active until end of the 20th century. Currently they are inactive and the rafts are dry, although the facilities are in acceptable good condition. The place is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest since 2010.
Salinas situadas en la proximidad del río Arroyo Torrijano (o Río de Arcos) a unos 1.700 m al oeste de la localidad de Arcos de las Salinas. Fueron las más importantes de la provincia de Teruel en el siglo XIX, estando en explotación, al menos, desde la Edad Media. Se obtenia sal por evaporación en balsas de agua extraida con norias de terrenos del Keuper. Estas salinas han estado en activo hasta finales del siglo XX. En la actualidad se encuentran inactivas y las balsas están secas, aunque las instalaciones se encuentran en aceptable buen estado. El conjunto está catalogado como Bien de Interés Cultural desde 2010.
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Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- West Austerian Leonese ZoneOrogenic Belt
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Iberian PeninsulaPeninsula
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