Middle Ages
In 1235 the Muslim population rebelled, and in 1236 Abu Zayd's troops put down the revolt; from then on the municipality came under his domains.
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History of Ayódar
Ayódar, in the Espadán mountains, lived through the Muslim uprising of 1235, was left almost empty by the expulsion of 1609 and was resettled with ten Christian families.
Early modern period
The Dominican convent was built in 1575 and the bell tower in 1601. After the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609 it was resettled with ten Christian families, and in 1611 the Baron of Ayódar granted the founding charter.
19th century
In 1837, during the First Carlist War, conservative forces occupied the village and castle and set up their headquarters in the Dominican convent.
Timeline
- 1236
- Muslim revolt put down.
- 1575
- Dominican convent.
- 1609
- Expulsion of the Moriscos.
- 1611
- Founding charter by the Baron of Ayódar.
- 1837
- Occupation in the First Carlist War.
Text written by Zona Zero TV from public sources; early dates vary between authors. Sources: Ayódar (Hispanopedia, basado en Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Checked on 1/11/2026.