- Sagunto is a port city located on the river Palancia, 18 miles (30km) north of Valencia, in the Autonomous Community of Valencia in northeastern Spain.
- It is noted for the archeological remains of the Roman city of Saguntum, located in the Province of Hispania Tarraconensis. It was on the Via Augusta
History
- It was founded in the 5th century BCE by the Greeks, and had an Acropolis, Temple and Theatre which have survived from this period. The city was known as Arse.
- Hannibal besieged the city in 219 BCE, a city loyal to Rome, which began the Second Punic War (218-202B CE).
- The Romans retook the city and renamed it Saguntum in 214 BCE after which it became a Roman city with its own Mint and many Roman civic buildings.
- From the 12th century CE onwards, the Saguntum declined and Valencia became the main city.
Roman Sites
- Sagunto Castle
- The walled Ramparts are built on the Roman and Moorish Walls.
- Roman Theatre
- Seating for 8,000 spectators.
- Roman Circus
- Roman Forum
Museums
- Sagunto History Museum (MUHSAG)
- Located at C/ del Castell, 23, 46500, Sagunto, Valencia.
- All the Finds from Saguntum are held in the Museum.
Roman Roads
Sagunto Roman Theatre