Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

Organizations of merchants and craftsmen who regulated trade and ensured the quality of goods produced in the city. The guilds are vital to the economy of Patavium, illustrating the city’s role as a bustling trade hub, even during the tumult of the Third Samnite War.

A sunlit plaza bustling with merchants and craftsmen, adorned with colorful market stalls and intricate banners of various guilds, with the grand guildhall's marble facade rising majestically in the background.