Torre Ciega is a monumental sepulchral tower from the 1st century BCE. It is one of the three best-preserved Roman funeral towers on the Iberian Peninsula. In addition, it is located in the outskirts of the historic centre of Cartagena, Spain. This tomb, located in one of the tombs in a large necropolis, was dedicated to Tito Didio, who was the propraetor of Hispania Citerior in 94 BCE. Despite local legends about treasures inside the monument, it was in good condition until the 18th century when it was perforated and damaged. The monument was restored in the mid-20th century by Pedro San Martín. Excavations around the monument found a large Roman necropolis, and numerous remains, such as urns and inscriptions, are now in the Museum Arqueológico Municipal de Cartagena.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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