Olive grove landscape: the hydraulic pressing machine and its importance in the cultural heritage of Andalusia (Spain)

The hydraulic press was patented by Bramah in 1795. Initially, it used for keeping paper flat or pressing maps, but, 1833, Montilla (Córdoba, Spain), the machine properly adapted Diego de Alvear to produce olive oil. It an extraordinary technological advance oil sector, not only Spain but also other countries of Mediterranean Basin, because made possible better less time. aim this article is analyse: importance invention industry; influence had on configuration grove landscape and its heritage value as example evolution Andalusian society.