It is in Roman times when the first quarries were opened, probably on the right bank of the Arroyo del Marchal, at some point between the archaeological site of Macael Viejo, where there was a settlement, where the workers would probably live, and the Pozo de los Moors. While in another nucleus, probably somewhat larger, located next to the Almanzora River, ancient Surbo for the Romans, the sawmills would be located.