Muralla fenicia de Málaga, Ancient defensive wall in Central Málaga, Spain.
The Phoenician Wall of Málaga is an ancient fortification with several preserved sections beneath buildings in the city center. These remains lie under the Picasso Museum, Buenavista Palace, and other structures in the historical area.
The wall was built between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE as the first fortification of ancient Malaka. It shows how early settlers defended the city and the importance of Málaga as a Phoenician settlement.
The wall sections reflect how the Phoenicians designed their city's defenses and shaped the urban layout that followed. You can see how the original fortification influenced the placement of buildings and streets in the historical center even today.
You can see wall sections at the intersection of Cister Street and San Agustin Street, as well as under the University of Málaga Rectorate. Some segments are accessible within museums and beneath buildings, so check current access conditions before your visit.
The wall sections beneath the Picasso Museum reach 4 meters in height and are remarkably well preserved. This underground position creates archaeological layers that record the city's development like a history book buried beneath the streets.
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