 There are paleolithic paintings in the rock shelters of Fuencaliente and Solana del Pino.In the area near the village Mestanza itself there are archeological sites in La Tabernera, El Chupón and Callejones de Río Frío, with remains of schematic painting in Puente Mercedes (El Hoyo).Roman presence became important due to the exploitation of mines in the town of Sisapo (La Bienvenida).