Since Rojales is a town of Spain, a small discussion which relates a brief history of the country can be useful. Spain was once colonized by so called Moors, Moro or Arabs conquests in this area approximately happened in 711AD. The force of the Moro or the Muslims came across from northern part of Africa crossing the Strait of Gibraltar then occupying Liberian peninsula part of Spain. In 1492, Spain regains freedom from the Arabs. The last siege was fought and unfortunately for the Arabs, after a very long siege they were defeated. Spain is exceptionally rich in history and culture, notable imperialism was also dated and some iconic heroes in history are from this country.
Being a town of Spain, Rojales also shares common experience with the country, suffering from colonization of the Moro until regaining freedom and setting its own government. Although the Moro or Moors in Spanish were once settled in the town, it was them who taught the irrigation system which was used mainly in their agricultural activities, much of this culture still existing today that only in this town but in many other towns in the region such as Alicante Spain . The irrigation system which the Moors installed enabled water from Segura River to flow to the agricultural land making the land fit for crops to grow. The Segura River runs through the entire town of Rojales Spain, it was also beautified with a familiar feature of stone work. The Charles III Bridge covers the river with its 3 impressive arches. This bridge is only one of the methods of crossing the river. The bridge was constructed way back 18th century. The Water Wheel is also a part of the Arab irrigation system and is sheltered by some monumental stonework which helps to retain the water wheel as a memorial from times past. Another remarkable infrastructure is the Azud. A 40 meter long and 10 meter wide stonework dam, which was built in the 16th century. It is designed to elevate the level of the Segura River and with its main function is to divert the irrigation channels and to the Water Wheel.
