Ancient Roman quarries of Cartagena

The sandstone quarries display extensive extraction zones with visible tool marks, excavated chambers, and mining galleries throughout the rocky terrain.

From the 3rd century BCE until the 1950s, these quarries supplied building materials for numerous structures, including the Punic walls and Roman theater.

The quarries contain archaeological evidence of Roman engineering methods, demonstrating the skills of ancient stoneworkers through preserved cutting patterns and extraction techniques.

Visitors can access the quarries through marked pathways, with informational panels explaining the extraction processes and historical significance of different sections.

The quarry walls retain visible marks of Roman numerical systems used to measure and track stone production during the imperial period.

Location: Cartagena

GPS coordinates: 37.61486,-1.04417

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:52