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Boundary-marker in Oscan language. 300-100 BCBoundary-marker with Oscan inscription. Used to mark the confines of sacred area. Decorated with reliefs depicting helmeted goddess Athena and a boar. Terracotta. 300-100 BC. From a tomb near Capua
Decius Magius of Capua opposing Carthaginian dominationSECOND PUNIC WAR : Decius Magius of Capua reproaches his countrymens cowardice in accepting Carthaginian domination without resistance
Maria Carolina of Austria (1752-1814). Queen of Naples (1768-1806), wife of Ferdinand IV. Portrait by Francesco Liani (1712-1783). Rococo. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Capua. Provincial Museum of Campania
Principessa Di CapuaPENELOPE SMYTH, principessa CAPUA, portrayed in a handsome ball dress as befits her aristocratic station - but who knows anything more about her ? Date: 1815 - 1882
Battle of Volturno 1Though outnumbered 2 to 1, Garibaldis forces defeat the Neapolitans at Volturno, and proceed to take Capua
Battle of Volturno 6The Neapolitans are forced back beyond the aqueduct of Ponte della Valle : their defeat enables Garibaldi to take Capua
Battle of Volturno 4The Piedmontese forces arrive on the field of battle : the Neapolitans are overcome, and Garibaldi takes Capua
Romans at CapuaThe Romans conquer Capua, but negotiate an agreement in respect of the Samnite wars. (All rather complicated !)
Sacrifice by Romans before the the Battle of CapuaSECOND PUNIC WAR : A sacrifice to Apollo by the Romans before the Battle of Capua, held by the Carthaginians under Hannibal. The Romans were defeated, but managed to escape