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- It was formed in 1833 from parts of the historical provinces of Valencia and Murcia.
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The history of Alicante spans thousands of years. Alicante has been regarded as a strategic military location on the Mediterranean coast of Spain since ancient times. It is protected on the southwest by Cape Santa Pola and on the southeast by Cape Huerta.
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Alicante, provincia (province) in Valencia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), southeastern Spain. It was formed in 1833 from parts of the historical provinces of Valencia and Murcia. The barren mountain terrain of the north and northwest stands in contrast to the densely populated southern.
Apr 16, 2024 · Founded as Akra Leuke (“White Summit”) by Phocaean Greeks (from the west coast of Asia Minor) in 325 bc, the city was captured in 201 bc by the Romans, who called it Lucentum. Under Moorish domination, which lasted from 718 to 1249, it was called Al-Akant.
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Ancient Origins: The earliest known settlers in the Alicante region were the Iberians, who established the settlement of "Akra Leuke" (White Summit) around 1000 BC. This settlement eventually evolved into what we now know as Alicante. Archaeological sites like the Tossal de Manises provide evidence of this ancient Iberian presence. Roman Rule:
