Macellum of Pozzuoli, Ancient market in Italy
The Macellum of Pozzuoli was a market building of the Roman world, situated in the ancient city of Pozzuoli.
Noted for evidence of geologic phenomena known as bradyseism, where the columns remain marked with boreholes from marine mollusks.
The ruins are symbolic of the rich trade and everyday life in ancient Roman cities.
Located in downtown Pozzuoli, it is now an important archaeological, tourist site.
The Macellum features a harmonic conjunction between natural forces and ancient civilization.
Location: Pozzuoli
Source: Wikimedia