Cartagena, Spain

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Cartagena, Spain

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Historic Mediterranean port city in the Region of Murcia, Spain.

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Origins & Early Life

Cartagena (Spanish: [kaɾtaˈxena] ) is a city in the Region of Murcia in Spain. As of 2024, with a population of 219,235, it is the second most populated municipality in the Region of Murcia. The city lies in a natural harbour of the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula.

Career & Major Achievements

The wider urban or metropolitan area of Cartagena, known as Campo de Cartagena, has a population of 409,586 inhabitants. Qart-Hadast was founded around 227 BC by the Barcids of Ancient Carthage. Known as Carthago Nova under Roman rule, it was the capital of Hispania Carthaginensis.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

It was briefly held by the Byzantine Empire in late antiquity, before being raided by Visigoths circa 620–625. The Islamic city rebuilt around the Concepción Hill, mentioned as Qartayânnat al-Halfa, was noted by the 11th century as a great harbor. Unsubmissive to the terms of the Treaty of Alcaraz, Cartagena was taken by force by the Crown of Castile in 1245, with aggressive settlement policies being pursued afterwards pursuant to Cartagena's status as a prize of war.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1245: 1245 Milestone — Unsubmissive to the terms of the Treaty of Alcaraz, Cartagena was taken by force by the Crown of Castile in 1245, with aggressive settlement policies being pursued afterwards pursuant to Cartagena's status as a prize of war.
2. 2024: 2024 Milestone — As of 2024, with a population of 219,235, it is the second most populated municipality in the Region of Murcia.

Notable Quotes by Cartagena, Spain

“Cartagena was taken by force by the Crown of Castile in 1245.” (1245)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Cartagena, Spain

True or False: “True or false: Cartagena was the capital of Hispania Carthaginensis during the Roman period.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): This is true; the city was known as Carthago Nova and served as the capital of Hispania Carthaginensis under Roman rule.

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