Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

A small dock along the Arno, where Etruscan traders brought goods to be shipped downstream or traded with local villages. The dock facilitated trade of wine, olive oil, and crafted goods, serving as a key economic hub that connected Etruscan inland settlements to the Tyrrhenian Sea in 298 BCE.

A bustling wooden dock extending into the gently flowing Arno, lined with weathered crates and barrels, surrounded by vibrant market stalls, with merchants busily negotiating under a bright sun.