Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

Well-trodden paths linking Populonia to the port where goods from Elba’s iron mines were offloaded, with traders and merchants bustling about, ensuring the flow of valuable resources.

Aerial view of winding dirt paths running through lush green hills, flanked by wooden carts laden with iron ore, and the distant sound of waves crashing against the coastal shores under a bright sun.