Carthago Nova
Colonia Vrbs Iulia Nova Carthago | |
The Roman theatre, restored by Rafael Moneo | |
| Alternative name | Qart Hadasht |
|---|---|
| Location | Cartagena, Spain |
| Region | Roman Empire |
| History | |
| Builder | Hasdrubal the Fair |
| Founded | 227 BC |
| Abandoned | 6th century |
| Periods | Republican / Imperial |
Cartago Nova was the name of the city of Cartagena from the Roman conquest until the Byzantine domination in the 6th century, when its name changed to Carthago Spartaria.