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Paid a $100 prize! This quiz first posted on (12/14/09)  Clue #1
(12/14/09)
Greek merchants established a factory here, a factory designed to produce a colorful product that was officially restricted in its use to only the social elite. (Tyrian purple dye from sea snails was expensive and it fetched its weight in silver. The dye was used to produce purple-dyed robes, a status symbols for the imperial court only) Clue #2
(12/14/09)
In the past, as well as today, the harbor here is of real importance, and a stylish structure celebrates that significance. (The impressive marble Arch of Trajan, at the entrance to the causeway atop the harbor in Ancona was erected to honor the emperor Trajan by the senate and people of Rome. It stands today as a proud symbol of ancient Rome, as well as the city itself) 
Ancona, Italy The first correct answer received was submitted by: Fred Link, Northborough, MA, USA Copyrighted by the Woolwine-Moen group, d/b/a Graphic Maps. All Rights Reserved! Contact Us | Privacy Statement
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