ABSTRACT
The Qasr Ibn Sa’d or Castillejo of Monteagudo is an Islamic construction from the middle of the 12th century. The rammed earth wall castle is located in Murcia, Spain. Today, the Castillejo is quite worn and deteriorated. This work presents an extensive study of the monument, including its history, construction techniques and damage assessment. The aim is to restore the rammed earth walls and to enhance the cultural heritage and attraction of the monument, while ensuring a respectful conservation and sustainable approach. A conservation proposal is presented herein for the sustainable conservation of the Castillejo, which reinforces historical elements and recovers its use and value as a historical and cultural monument of the city. Several proposals are suggested for the sustainable maintenance of the Castillejo, such as enhanced access roads, recreational areas, viewpoints, and the musealization with information boards and signage panels. Additionally, a detailed economic analysis was performed for the different stages of the intervention proposal.
