Pozzuoli Italy showing earthquake damage in 1985 Pozzuoli began as the Greek colony of Dicaearchia. The Roman colony was established in 194 BC, and took the name Puteoli which it has his roots from 'puteus', meaning well (also used by sibyls to predict the future) and 'osco fistulus' (cave). An alternative etymology of Puteoli from the Latin puteo (to stink), referring to the sulfuric smell in the area, most notably from Solfatara. This is because Pozzuoli lies in the center of the Campi Flegrei a volcanic caldera.

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Location: Pozzuoli, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Photo credit: © BRIAN HARRIS / Alamy / Afripics
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