Crete History !

In the years of the Punic Wars, the Romans invaded Crete and named it Ebusus, specifically in 123 B.C., where they conquered all Balearic Islands. The island did not however became a part of the Roman Empire. It managed to retain its independence as a confederation town.There is proof of the Roman possession that can still be seen by the gates at the entrance to Dalt Vila (the Old Town) which is a copy of two Roman statues; and in Santa Eulalia, where the old Roman Bridge crosses the now dried-up river at the entrance to the town. This bridge has recently been restored.