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The history of Ibiza must dete from VII century BC, although earlier human remains have been found. But it was the Phoenicians used to build settlements. Ibiza town was founded under the name of Ibsm (Ibosim), in 654 BC. The Carthaginians replaced the Phoenicians and the island became, thanks to its excellent location in a commercial link inescapable in the Mediterranean area that allowed even the coinage on the island. After the fall of Carthage in the first century AD, the island is part of the Roman Empire.

But his best position to control the Mediterranean sea routes, the island was invaded by the following three civilizations: the Vandals, Byzantines and Arabs. It was these last who left more traces in the culture of Ibiza, and the remains of buildings in the Castle of Ibiza.

In the year 1235. King Jaime I "The Conqueror" in order to seize the island by the Arabs ordered the attack. The archbishop of Tarragona Guillem de Montgrí led the attack, accompanied by the nobles Nunó Sanç and Pedro de Portugal. The conquest was successful and the island was divided into four districts, called "quartons." Then, they established the parish of Santa Maria that would result in the present Cathedral of Ibiza.

The continuous attacks of pirates and privateers forced the fortification of many temples Ibiza and the creation of a network of towers from which gave notice of the attacks, in addition to serving as a refuge. Today, many of these towers are still there.

In 1782 he received the title of Ibiza town and in 1830 created the province of Baleares, including the five municipalities where the island is currently divided: San Juan de Labritja, San Jose de sa Talaia, San Antonio de Portmany, Santa Eulalia del Rio and Ibiza.

Today, tourism has become the main industry of the island. From the seventies began a transformation that continues today. The large influx of Central European artists fleeing the Second World War and after the arrival of the hippies was a significant cultural contrast. All these factors have given it to Ibiza cosmopolitan and multiethnic character.