Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

A bustling quarry just outside the city where laborers tirelessly extract stone prized for its durability and quality, essential for Arretium's impressive architecture and sculptures. The reverberating sounds of chiseling echo through the air as workers haul heavy blocks, all while the sun beats down on the rugged landscape.

Vast expanse of rugged earth and exposed stone faces, with workers chiseling away under a bright blue sky, scattered piles of irregular stone blocks and tools littering the ground, the silhouette of Arretium's city walls visible in the distance.