Art and culture in Cartagena

DOMUS DEL PÓRTICO

DOMUS DEL PÓRTICO

The recent discovery of the Roman theatre a few yards from the rampart is the key to the construction date of these solid walls, which include materials…
The recent discovery of the Roman theatre a few yards from the rampart is the key to the construction date of these solid walls, which include materials from the Byzantine period. In the mid 6th century A.D., Byzantine rule revitalised the city and brought about urban renewal. Part of the foundations of the arcade built around the access grounds to the theatre were reused for the ramparts of the Byzantine city. This curious superimposed construction with its outstanding Roman mosaics now lies beneath the Municipal Exhibition Hall.