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Before the Roman Empire, the Etruscans built towns with such canals, to take advantage of swampy ground, which thereby got drained. |
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Amazing how, having been driven into the swamp by barbarians, they found resources to build the elites palaces.
Thanks, SC, for this insight into the beginnings of Venice. Venice is one of the most magical, magnificent places on Earth.