Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

A cluster of stone quarries just north of Venusia, where locals extract limestone and other building materials for construction. The quarried stone is crucial for walls, buildings, and fortifications, significantly supporting the local economy and allowing the city to maintain self-sufficiency in construction.

Expansive rocky terrain dotted with deep pits and jagged cliffs, with workers toiling under the hot sun, and the sound of chiseling echoing in the air. Dust clouds billow into the sky, while limestone blocks are piled high, ready for transport, all set against a backdrop of the distant city of Venusia.