Technical University of Cartagena

Cartagena boasts a very rich history which dates back to 227 B.C., when it was founded by the Carthaginians. However, the Carthaginian presence did not last long since the city was soon conquered by the Romans. Under the Roman domination, this city reached its zenith thanks to its thriving mining industry and its outstanding geographical location. The end of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of a period of decline, during which the city fell into the hands of different groups of people: the Visigoths, the Byzantines and the Muslims.