Sagunto

Sagunto Roman Theatre
Sagunto Roman Theatre
  • 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

Posted in .