Muslim origin
The source describes Ludiente as a municipality of Muslim tradition and origin, without giving a founding date. Only archaeological traces remain of its old castle, and an Arab tower from the 13th century survives in poor condition.
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History of Ludiente
Ludiente, in the Alto Mijares, is a village of Muslim origin and tradition that was depopulated after the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609 and recovered gradually during the 18th century.
Expulsion and recovery
After the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609 the municipality lost much of its population. It began to recover during the 18th century.
Timeline
- 13th century
- Date of the surviving Arab tower.
- 1609
- Expulsion of the Moriscos and depopulation.
- 18th century
- The population begins to recover.
Text written by Zona Zero TV from public sources; early dates vary between authors. Sources: Ludiente (Hispanopedia, basado en Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Checked on 3/11/2026.