The defenses of the Renaissance Cartagena: Recent archaeological evidence from the walls of Charles I and Philip II

Authors

  • José Antonio Martínez López
  • José Miguel Noguera Celdrán
  • María José Madrid Balanza
  • Izaskun Martínez Peris
Keywords: Cartagena, Renaissance, artillery, fortification, pillbox, bastion, Archaeological Complex of Molinete

Abstract

During the 16th century, the Spanish monarchy turned the ancient city of Cartagena (south-east Spain) into one the Crown’s main Mediterranean harbours. The city underwent a significant urban growth with the occupation of hitherto non-urbanised areas. In the reigns of Charles V and Philip II, these areas were encircled within two lines of defensive walls. The remains of these walls have been excavated, restored and prepared for display in the Archaeological Complex of Molinete, and have greatly contributed to increasing our understanding of the Renaissance city and its fortifications in the Mediterranean context.

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Published
22-06-2015
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Martínez López J. A., Noguera Celdrán J. M., Madrid Balanza, M. J., & Martínez Peris I. (2015). The defenses of the Renaissance Cartagena: Recent archaeological evidence from the walls of Charles I and Philip II. Annals of Prehistory and Archaeology, 30, 179–204. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/apa/article/view/230501
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