From Remote Sensing to Modern History: An Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of the 18th-Century hamlet of El Arellano

This study presents an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to the in-vestigation of the village of El Arellano. Founded in the late 18th century as part of Carlos III's colonization project for Sierra Morena and Andalusia, El Arellano was facing loss due to its current abandonment. By combining techniques such as historical and UAV aerial photogrammetry, archaeological prospection, analysis of historical sources, and remote sensing within a GIS environment, we have significantly advanced the material and historical understanding of the village. This has allowed us to identify its internal structure and historical evolution. This research not only provides a solid foundation for planning future investigations but also serves to rescue this settlement from oblivion and introduce it to the general public.