Edeta: the city predating Valencia
Long before Valencia existed, another city dominated the Turia valley: Edeta. This Iberian city-state would play an important role during the Second Punic War.
Edeta
The destruction of Valencia
The Romans caused the destruction of Valencia only 63 years after they established the city. Why did this happen, and how do we know about it?
The foundation of Valencia
The Romans founded Valencia in 138 BCE, we all agree on that. But who were the first inhabitants of this new town?