History

The fertility of the soil in the AREA and ease with which settlements could be defended converted Carmona into an important urban centre throughout history. Its origins go back to the Neolithic period, as witnessed by the rich prehistoric archaeological sites discovered in the AREA. The Iberian city, underwent profound Romanisation, including the privilege to coin its own currency. Many of its monuments date back to that period, as does its urban structure. The Roman Via Augusta passed by Carmona.
During the Muslim occupation it conserved its importance, and was even capital of one of the Taifa kingdoms. In 1247 it surrendered to the Saint to Ferdinand III.
In 1630, Philip IV granted Carmona the title of city.