Antefix (tile-end) with a female head nr2 at The British Museum, London

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Nola is a town with ancient roots in Campania, Italy. Located on the plain between Mount Vesuvius and the Apennines, it boasts a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Nola was traditionally credited as the diocese that introduced bells to Christian worship, but its surroundings have become a "Triangle of Death" due to illegal dumping of toxic waste by the Camorra. The town's history is steeped in ancient traditions, with coins bearing the name Nuvlana found among its most ancient artifacts. Founded by the Ausones, Nola was occupied by the Oscans and Samnites before falling under Roman rule. The Romans took control of the town in 311 BC, and it became a key location during Hannibal's invasion of Italy. Nola played a significant role in the Second Punic War, with the city being defended on two occasions by Marcellus. However, it fell to the Samnites during the Social War, only to be subjugated by Gaius Marius and later stormed by Spartacus during his failed slave revolt. The emperors Augustus and Vespasian settled colonies in the area, and Nola remained a municipium with its own institutions. The town's rich history is reflected in its language, culture, and architecture. A branch road ran from Nola to Abella and Avellino, while the Roman road network connected it to Capua and Lower Nocera on the Via Popilia. Despite being a relative backwater, Nola retained its status as a municipium and used the Oscan language. The discoveries of ancient pavement in Nola have not been thoroughly documented, but the town was known for producing fine Grecian vases using its yellow clay and black glaze. These vases were decorated with red figures and are highly prized by collectors today. This 3D scan is part of the Scan The World initiative, a non-profit project that aims to create a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world. If you have interesting items that you'd like to contribute to this effort, please email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.