Engraving of the bay of Puteoli, now a seaport of Campania, and an important trading port in ancient Rome. The harbor was rendered doubly safe by a mole (centre) at least 418 yards in length, made of massive piers connected by arches constructed in solid masonry.

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Size: 3543px × 2480px
Location: Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Lakeview Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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