Gate of Sevilla (Carmona)
Historic gate in Carmona, Spain
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The Gate of Seville (Spanish: Puerta de Sevilla) is a fortified gate on the western approach to Carmona in the Province of Seville, Spain. The structure originated as a tower in the 8th century BC and was expanded into a bastion by the Carthaginians to repel Roman attacks, giving it the quadrangular form still visible today.[1] Under the Roman emperor Augustus, the Carthaginian fortification was reinforced and a temple was built on top of the bastion, the base of which is partly preserved.[1] Julius Caesar, who was familiar with the town's defences, described Carmona as "the strongest city of Baetica during ancient times".[1]
| Gate of Seville | |
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| Native name Puerta de Sevilla (Spanish) | |
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| Location | Carmona, Province of Seville, Spain |
| Coordinates | 37.471207°N 5.64139°W |
| Built | 8th century BC (original tower); reinforced by Carthaginians c. 3rd century BC |
| Official name | Puerta de Sevilla (Carmona) |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1906 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000090 |
  Location of Gate of Seville in Spain | |
During the Islamic period, a horseshoe arch from the Caliphate period (10th century) and an external pointed horseshoe arch from the Almohad period (12th century) were added.[1] Further alterations were made during the reign of Peter I in the 14th century.[1] The gate was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1906.[2]
In the 1970s, houses adjoining the fortress were demolished, and in 1973 restoration work opened the Presos Bajo and Alto rooms, the Aljibes courtyard, and the Golden Tower to the public.[1]