Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

A modest but solemn shrine dedicated to Mars Samnis, a version of the Roman god Mars worshipped in Samnite culture. The shrine serves as a gathering point for warriors before battle, offering a space for seeking blessings and fortitude, reinforcing their identity as proud warriors and acting as a spiritual anchor during times of conflict.

An open-air shrine surrounded by weathered stone pillars adorned with intricate carvings of battle scenes, with offerings of weapons and flowers laid at the foot of a statue of Mars Samnis standing at the center, bathed in the warm light of dawn filtering through the trees above.