Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

A volcanic crater lake near Cumae, Lake Avernus was believed to be an entrance to the underworld in Roman mythology. It was also a site of ritual significance and eventually became part of a larger port and canal network, enhancing its cultural importance in the region.

Eerie still waters of a volcanic crater lake, surrounded by steep, rocky cliffs shrouded in mist, with sporadic billowing steam rising from the surface under a foreboding sky.