The cave is composed of a longitudinal central nave and seven transverse naves, creating a system of vaults that reveal its original function and structure. The architectural layout includes a series of irregular ashlar pillars and walls, complemented by masonry fillings and slate slabs in the vaults. Evidence of ancient formwork has been found, showing marks from boards used during construction.
Historically, the cave has served as a habitat since ancient times, with a documented presence from the Late Bronze Age to the Islamic era. During the Roman era, the cave was part of a housing complex with remains of buildings dating from the Republican era and the beginning of the Empire. Later, it was occupied in early Christian times and continued in use until modern times, when it became a waste site.
Excavations carried out in the 1980s revealed a detailed cultural sequence, demonstrating the evolution and adaptation of the cave over the centuries. The interpretation of its function has varied among experts, some suggest that it could have been part of an ancient Arab citadel, others believe that it served as a water tank, while some supported by excavations consider it a Roman cryptoportico, used to level the terrain and facilitate the construction of civil buildings on the upper esplanade.
Currently, the Cave of the Seven Palaces houses the Archaeological Museum of Almuñécar, being an important testimony of the history and architecture of the region over the millennia.
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