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1. www.britannica.com › place › PozzuoliPozzuoli | Volcano, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Pozzuoli, Italy (more) The town was founded about 529 bce by Greek emigrants who called it Dicaearchia (City of Justice). Captured by Rome in the Samnite wars, it was vainly besieged by the Carthaginian general Hannibal in 214 bce and had the status of a Roman colony from 194 bce. The Romans called the city Puteoli.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PozzuoliPozzuoli - Wikipedia

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   Pozzuoli (Italian: [potˈtswɔːli]; Neapolitan: Pezzulo [pətˈtsuːlə]; Latin: Puteoli) is a city and comune (municipality) of the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania. It is the main city of the Phlegrean Peninsula .

3. www.tartarugainviaggio.it › en › pozzuoli-italyPozzuoli: journey through the history of the Mediterranean

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Located on the western coast of the Gulf of Naples, Pozzuoli is a fascinating city that has its roots in the ancient history of the Mediterranean. With its Roman vestiges, volcanic remains and a lively port atmosphere, Pozzuoli offers visitors a fascinating combination of history, culture and natural beauty. In this article, we will guide you ...

4. news.stanford.edu › stories › 2019Volcanoes, archaeology and the secrets of Roman concrete

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   Feb 26, 2019 · “Pozzuoli is possibly the place where Romans, by looking at nature, were inspired to make an iconic material,” Vanorio said. They developed a recipe for concrete that lasts for thousands of ...

5. www.historicmysteries.com › archaeology › romanRoman Concrete: Volcanic Material Created An Empire

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   Jan 6, 2015 · It is this cement that became the backbone of Roman civilization. While volcanic materials are prevalent in many areas, Pozzolana is mainly from the area of Pozzuoli in the region of Naples, Italy. Hence, the name of the material derives from its place of origin. Ancient Greeks were probably the first to use volcanic material to generate concrete.

6. www.visitnaples.eu › en › neapolitanity10 Things to see in Pozzuoli: Solfatara, port and more

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   Pozzuoli what to see: the oasis of Montenuovo. Montenuovo is the youngest volcano in the Campi Flegrei, it is born only during the volcanic eruption of 1538. Historical sources of the time tell how the mountain was born in 48 hours, engulfing an entire medieval village. Now, the volcano is inactive and it offers an incredible landscape.

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   Where did Pozzuoli come from?

   • Pozzuoli began as the Greek colony of Dicaearchia (Greek: Δικαιαρχία) founded in about 531 BC in Magna Graecia with the consent of nearby Cumae when refugees from Samos escaped from the tyranny of Polycrates.

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   Where is Pozzuoli located?

   • Pozzuoli, town and episcopal see, Campania regione, southern Italy. It occupies a promontory that projects into the Gulf of Pozzuoli (an inlet of the Bay of Naples), just west of Naples. The town was founded about 529 bce by Greek emigrants who called it Dicaearchia (City of Justice).

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   Why is Pozzuoli so famous?

   • “Pozzuoli is possibly the place where Romans, by looking at nature, were inspired to make an iconic material,” Vanorio said. They developed a recipe for concrete that lasts for thousands of years using volcanic ash, lime, tiny volcanic rocks and water, while modern concrete often crumbles within 50 years.

   Volcanoes, archaeology and the secrets of Roman concrete

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   Why is Pozzuoli the oldest city in Italy?

   • Moreover, not everyone knows that Pozzuoli is the first city that saw the landing of Saint Paul in Italy. At the harbour, you can still admire a plaque that recalls that moment so important in the history of Christianity. The diocese of Pozzuoli is the oldest in Italy because it was founded by the same Saint Paolo.

   10 Things to see in Pozzuoli: Solfatara, port and more

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   Is Pozzuoli a volcanic area?

   • These areas are highly volcanic with the well-known Mt. Vesuvius just across the Bay of Naples and the supervolcano, Campi Flegrei, around the region of Pozzuoli. Many eruptions in the area have produced copious amounts of volcanic tuff (ash that has hardened into stone) or tufo in Italian, which decomposes into Pozzolana.

   Roman Concrete: Volcanic Material Created An Empire

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   Where did the name pozzolana come from?

   • While volcanic materials are prevalent in many areas, Pozzolana is mainly from the area of Pozzuoli in the region of Naples, Italy. Hence, the name of the material derives from its place of origin. Ancient Greeks were probably the first to use volcanic material to generate concrete.

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8. thebestnaples.eu › en › naplesPozzuoli between history and natural beauty to discover in ...

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   Discover Pozzuoli, a jewel of Campania rich in history, culture and natural beauty. Between archaeology, gastronomy and breathtaking views.