A surprising discovery was made here in the city of Cartagena in 1988 during the construction of a new shopping center. The remains of this ancient Roman theater were found buried underground, where they’d been hidden for centuries, partially covered by the city’s old cathedral. The theater has since been painstakingly restored. Archaeologists say it was constructed sometime between 5 and 1 BCE and at one time could hold up to 6,000 spectators.
Roman theater of Cartagena, Spain
Today in History
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50 years of the Endangered Species Act
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Silent night, sparkling lights, and hearts full of joy
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Celebrating migrations
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Cosplay strongly encouraged
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Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
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Chapel on the rock
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Happy Juneteenth!
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Once in a pink moon
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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National Poinsettia Day
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In praise of the old…the very old
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Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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Christmas star lanterns, Germany
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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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Trevi in bloom
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World Sea Turtle Day
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Pamukkale, Turkey
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A fortress in the sky
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