Ibiza is the Spanish island that is filled with visitors more and more every year. The island is the place for mainly Europeans to take their Holiday. It is mostly a party and sport place. I am not sure how that mixes together. Party and Sport but in Ibiza they make it happen. With so many people visiting this island, I suppose it only takes an extra long stay for someone to finally wake up and ask what else is there to know about Ibiza. Ibiza does have some interesting history.

Archaeologists have recently figured out that the first settlements on Ibiza and Formentera go as far back as over 3000 years ago. On Formentera, a grave was found which they believe dates back to 1600 B.C. In the area they found cave paintings that are dated to 800 years BC. Near San Juan and San Agustin they found bronze axes and discs that date back to 700 BC. All providing proof that these early settlements id exist.

Ibiza was one of the first towns in Europe. Ibiza Town was founded by the Carthaginians around 654 B.C.. It’s first name was Ibossim which is similar to the present day name. The visiting Greeks called Ibiza and Formentera, the Pitiusus, which translates into the pine covered island. The Carthagians turned Ibiza into a rather important trading center. That was the specialty of these people. The harbor was active with many ships and the city had strong walls to protect it. Back then, the walls protected the kings and the people while they traded their white gold which was salt. Now the newer walls ( at least relatively speaking ) protect the best Ibiza night club and all the DJ’s, dancers, dinners, beach loungers and sailors of this holiday town.

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