Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

Epidamnos was a Greek colony established in the 7th century BCE on the coast of Illyria. It became a major port city connecting Italy with the Greek world. By 298 BCE, Epidamnos was a thriving city, known for its commercial wealth and strategic location, famous for its economic and cultural exchanges with close ties to other Greek colonies.

A bustling port city with vibrant market stalls lining the waterfront, ships from various regions docked at the harbor, under a bright blue sky with the scent of the sea in the air.