It is located on the northern slopes of the Cresta del Gallo mountain range, in the area known as Quijal de La Vega, within the Murcian pedanía of Los Garres in Spain.
The first known occupation of the hill where the fortress stands dates to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, as evidenced by terra sigillata pottery found at the site.
The shape of the gateway in the walls, which bears some resemblance to that of Begastri, suggests a construction date in the 6th century AD.
The interpretation of the remains suggests that the site was a Byzantine fortress, possibly part of the defensive system surrounding the Campo de Cartagena due to its proximity to the Garruchal Pass.
Alternatively, it may have been linked to late Roman-Visigothic settlements in the foothills, such as the Basilica of Llano del Olivar, which has been associated with the legendary city of Eio.