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Puteoli

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Puteoli , ancient city of Campania, S Italy, 8 mi (13 km) W of Naples. Founded c.520 BC by Samian Greeks from Cumae, it came under Roman control by the end of the 4th cent. BC and was made a citizen colony in 194. It became famous as Rome's port of entry for Eastern trade, handling notably mosaics, pottery, and perfumes. The shops were rich, and the city was surrounded by handsome villas.

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Puteoli The port (near modern Naples), captured by the Romans in 338 BCE, where Paul landed after his long sea voyage (Acts 28: 13) which ended with a fast spurt in the final two days. He was welcomed by a Christian group, presumably connected with the Church of Rome, 140 miles distant by road.

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