Colonia Vrbs Iulia Nova Carthago | |
![]() The Roman theatre, restored by Rafael Moneo | |
Alternative name | Qart Hadasht |
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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.