The History of iBiza
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We have evidence that settlements on iBiza date back over 3000 years. In 654 BC the Carthaginians discovered the island and founded iBiza town making it one of the earliest towns in Europe.
The Carthaginians were traders, and iBiza became a very important trading center. Even in those days, iBiza had a large harbor and good city walls. The most important of the goods traded was Salt. The salt pans of Salinas were constructed by the Carthaginians are still used to day to win salt from sea water, by a process of evaporation.
iBiza was also used by the Carthaginians as a burial ground. There are few wild animals on the island to bother the corpses and it's thought this is the reason iBiza was chosen.
The Romans came next they conquered iBiza in 123 BC. They built a bridge over the river in Santa Eulalia which you can still see today - although the river is long gone.
Between the 5th and the 9th Century the iBiza was invaded by the Vandals, the Barbarians and the Byzantines.
The Arabs came in the 9th century A.D. and stayed for almost 500 years. The Arabic influence can still be felt strongly today in many customs, such as the construction of the houses, traditional costumes and the island dialect 'Ibicenco'.
The Catalans conquered the island on the 8th of August 1235. They tore down the mosque and built a Cathedral. The islanders were forced to convert to Christianity and the church building began. Most of our island churches were built around the 18th Century.
iBiza has had more than its fair share of invaders and the invasions continue in the form of stag and hen parties in San Antonio every weekend during the summer months. I think I'd prefer the Vandals.
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