COLONIES

Many ancient civilisations established colonies on the Iberian peninsula.

- The Phoenicians came from Asia, and settled on the southern coast. They founded the cities of Cadiz and Almunecar.

- The Greeks came from Greece, and settled on the Mediterranean coast. They founded the cities of Denia and Ampurias.

- The Carthaginians came from North Africa, and also settled on the Mediterranean coast. They founded the city of Cartagena.