Cartagena, Spain, was a Punic town (Carthago Nova - New Carthage) founded in the third century B.C.E. It was important in the history of the Second Punic War. It is best known today for its annual Carthagianians and Romans Festival in September. For more, see here and links.
It is good to see that citizens of Cartagena are investing in the important archaeological heritage of their town.
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