Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

A sheltered natural harbor bustling with trade ships carrying metals, ceramics, and other goods across the Tyrrhenian Sea. This harbor established crucial links between Etruscan city-states and the broader Mediterranean realm, fostering trade and strategic alliances to resist Roman encroachment during the Third Samnite War.

A vibrant harbor filled with colorful trade ships of various sizes, their sails fluttering in the coastal breeze, surrounded by rocky cliffs dotted with amphorae and ancient frescoes, under a bright blue sky.