While the village of Esco officially dates back to the 12th century, archaeological evidence suggests the land around the village has been inhabited more or less continually since the Bronze Age. Esco was there for the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, conquest by the Vandals and the Moors and the unification of Spain. Ultimately it was abandoned due to a civil engineering inspiration.
Built in 1959 (Franco period), the Yesa Dam was constructed to create a supply of irrigation and drinking water for the surrounding area. The resulting reservoir flooded the farmlands of Esco leaving the inhabitants with no chance of survival. So in the 1960’s they left. A few sheep herders remain, tough rascals these sheep herders.
Jen coming home from church, Sunday again already?
By the way we did climb almost to the top via an excellent stone spiral staircase.
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