Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

Thurii was a relatively new Greek colony founded after the destruction of Sybaris in the 5th century BCE. It served as a center of Greek culture and trade in southern Italy. As a relatively neutral city, it often found itself in the midst of conflicts between Greek cities and the surrounding Italic tribes. The city’s cultural and economic significance influenced both Samnite and Roman policies during the war.

Lush, green fields surrounding well-preserved Greco-Roman architecture, with lively marketplaces filled with traders and artisans, under a bright Mediterranean sun.