Roman port of Altinum discovered in the North lagoon, Venice -- Secret History -- Sott.net
© A. Cipolato Aerial image of the North Lagoon, VeniceThe fact that Altinum had to be equipped with a port was taken for granted in consideration of the commercial role of the Roman city, a role well testified by the ancient authors and also by the material evidence found during the excavations. Altinum was a centre for commerce coming from the north, through the Via Claudia Augusta, and from the Po Valley hinterland, as well as from maritime routes. Wood, oil and wine certainly passed through it, but the city itself was famous for the production of goods to be exported, such as wool. The ...
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