Ponza and the Pontine Islands.

The most popular beach at Ponza, Chiaia di Luna.

Ponza or Pontia (Isola Di Ponza) is the largest of the Italian Pontine Islands archipelago, located 33 km south of Cape Circeo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It also the name of the commune of the island, a part of the province of Latina in the Lazio. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The beach of Chiaia di Luna, at Ponza (Italy). ... The beach of Chiaia di Luna, at Ponza (Italy). ... The Pontine Islands The Pontine Islands are an archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the west coast of Italy. ... The Mergui Archipelago An archipelago is a landform which consists of a chain or cluster of islands. ... Cape Circeo and the Gulf of Gaeta. ... Tyrrhenian Sea. ... Latina (It. ... Lazio (Latium in Latin) is a regione of central Italy, bordered by Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo, Marche, Molise, Campania and the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...

Geography

Ponza is the largest in the Pontine Islands, which are the remains of extinct volcanos, with a surface area is 7.3 square kilometers. It is a crescent shaped island with one large beach called Spiaggia di Chiaia di Luna (Half Moon Beach) and a few small beaches and has a mostly rocky coast made of kaolin and tufa rock. It has many odd natural rock formations, one looks like a monk, another looks like a giant pair of pants (Arco Naturale O Spaccapolpi), another looks like a patch of flowers and another one looks like mushrooms. It also has Faraglione's or giant stacks made of solid rock. The Pontine Islands The Pontine Islands are an archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the west coast of Italy. ... Volcano 1. ... Kaolin Kaolinite (Aluminium Silicate Hydroxide) Kaolinite is a mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. ... Tufa is the name for an unusual geological formation. ... A monk is a person who practices asceticism, the conditioning of mind and body in favor of the spirit. ... Big Flowerpot, Canada Old Man of Hoy, Scotland Stack near Old Harry Rocks, England A stack is a geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock in the sea near a coast. ...

The island is famed for its Blue Grottos, which were created by the Etruscans. It has the Serpents Grotto and the Roman Gallery which is a Roman tunnel that connects the town of Ponza to the large sandy beach called Chiaia di Luna on its west side. There are Egyptian, Canaanite, Greek, and Phoenician Necropoli ruins at the middle of the island. It has several small villages,among them are Commune di Ponza, Santa Maria and Le Forna. Ponza is often confused with nearby islands like Ischia and Capri, except Ponza has no active volcanism. This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... Canaan (Canaanite: כנען, Hebrew: , Greek: Χαναάν whence Latin: Canaan; and from Hebrew, Aramaic: whence Arabic: ‎). Canaan is an ancient term for a region approximating present-day Israel(94%.) and West Bank and Gaza plus adjoining coastal lands and parts of Lebanon and Syria. ... Phoenician sarcophagus found in Cadiz, Spain; now in Archaeological Museum of Cádiz. ... The island of Ischia near Naples, Italy. ... Overlooking Capri harbor from the rotunda in Villa San Michele. ...

Economy

View of the harbor.

The town of Ponza is a fishing and boating port with a large dock that can accommodate large ships. Its biggest industry is tourism followed by boatbuilding, boat repair and fishing. It is accessible by small car by ferry and pedestrians may travel to the mainland by high speed Aliscafi - hydrofoil boats. The sea there is a distinct greenish blue. Ferries visit Ponza from Naples (Napoli), Terracina and Formia and hydroplane boats visit from Anzio, Italy. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 279 KB) Summary I took this picture on the ferry leaving Ponza Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 279 KB) Summary I took this picture on the ferry leaving Ponza Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering animals not classifiable as insects which breathe in water or pass their lives in water. ... Boating on the Royal Military Canal at Hythe. ... Seaport, a painting by Claude Lorrain, 1638 The Port of Wellington at night. ... Dock can refer to several things: Places for the transfer of people and materials to, from, or between different forms of transport or working with transport: A maritime dock. ... Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is the act of travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ... The Pride of Rotterdam, One of the P&O Ferriess Flagships operating the Hull-Rotterdam Route A ferry is a boat or a ship carrying passengers, and sometimes their vehicles, on scheduled services. ... The Jetfoil Toppi is a ferry which connects Yakushima, Tanegashima Island and Kagoshima port in Japan. ... The Bay of Naples Naples (Italian: , Neapolitan: Nàpule, from Greek Νεάπολη < Νέα Πόλις Néa Pólis New City) is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of the Campania region and the Province of Naples. ... Terracina is a comune and episcopal see of the province of Latina - (until 1934 of the province of Rome), Italy, 76 km SE of Rome by rail (56 km by the Via Appia). ... Formia is a small town/city on the Mediterranean Coast of Italy. ... Anzio (2003 pop. ...

The kaolin mine that was at the northern end of the island has closed down. Kaolin is used in making Koalin-Pectate medicine. The island has many archeological ruins all over. Ponza has a road that goes from north to south, but can accommodate small cars only. Kaolin Kaolinite (Aluminium Silicate Hydroxide) Kaolinite is a clay mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Archaeology or sometimes in American English archeology (from the Greek words &#945;&#961;&#967;&#945;&#943;&#959;&#962; = ancient and &#955;&#972;&#947;&#959;&#962; = word/speech) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains, including architecture, artefacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. ... Rocky landscape with ruins, by Nicolaes Berchem, ca. ...

Most of the people who live there , raise rabbits and chickens and other animals in coops for meat to make chicken cacciatore and rabbit cacciatore. Other homely farmed animals are goats, lamb and pidgeons. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Flesh redirects here. ... Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian braised chicken dish. ... Species See Species and subspecies The goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ... It has been suggested that Lambing be merged into this article or section. ... Pigeon redirects here. ...

History

The island was inhabited from neolithic through Roman times. According to local legends, Ponza was allegedly named after Roman governor Pontius Pilate, the man who tried Jesus for heresy. This legend has recently come into dispute amongst historians, because the name Pontia appears in Strabo's Geography. It is not known if this is the same name as Ponza or a similar name. An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools Excavated dwellings at Skara Brae Scotland, Europes most complete Neolithic village. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... Ecce Homo (Behold the Man!), Antonio Ciseris depiction of Pontius Pilate presenting a scourged Jesus to the people of Jerusalem. ... Jesus (8–2 BC/BCE to 29–36 AD/CE),[1] also known as Jesus of Nazareth, is the central figure of Christianity. ... Heresy, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is a theological or religious opinion or doctrine maintained in opposition, or held to be contrary, to the Catholic or Orthodox doctrine of the Christian Church, or, by extension, to that of any church, creed, or religious system, considered as orthodox. ...

In ancient times the island was called Tyrrhenia. Legend says that Ponza is what is left of the lost island of Tyrrhenia, which somewhat resembles the Atlantis legend. Ponza is said to have been connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land, which sunk into the sea with most of the island below the water, with the parts remaining above sea level. According to legend, there was a large city on the ancient island. There has been significant archeological progress recently that shows this may be true. For example, it was discovered that the harbor floor of Pozzuoli had sunk and risen several times in the last 5,000 years, revealing sunken Roman temples. Atlantis (Greek: , Island of Atlas) is the name of an island first mentioned and described by the classical Greek philosopher Plato. ... For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... A harbor or harbour (see spelling differences), or haven, is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored. ... Pozzuoli is a city of the province of Napoli, in the Italian region of Campania. ... Temple of Hephaestus, an ancient Greek Doric temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ...

Ponza was first colonised by Etruscans from Etruria. The island was heavily forested with giant trees in ancient times, but the forest is gone and the hills are covered with manmade terraces that resemble the terraces of Peru. The tallest hill on the island, called Monte Guardia, still has the rotting stumps of the giant trees over eight feet wide. Crops are grown on these terraces like grapes for wine and cactus pears and fig trees. There are Etruscan ruins on parts of the island jumbled with Roman ruins and "Il Mommio" or "Il Mitreo" (Mummy or Mitre) is a 3,000 year old marble statue that was found in the harbour. The statue is now displayed in a museum in Napoli. It is the oldest one of its kind. The Etruscan civilization existed in Etruria and the Po valley in the northern part of what is now Italy, prior to the formation of the Roman Republic. ... The area covered by the Etruscan civilzation. ... Look up terrace in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Species Vitis acerifolia Vitis aestivalis Vitis amurensis Vitis arizonica Vitis x bourquina Vitis californica Vitis x champinii Vitis cinerea Vitis x doaniana Vitis girdiana Vitis labrusca Vitis x labruscana Vitis lincecumii Vitis monticola Vitis mustangensis Vitis x novae-angliae Vitis palmata Vitis riparia Vitis rotundifolia Vitis rupestris Vitis shuttleworthii Vitis... Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of the juice of fruits, usually grapes. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Species About 800, including: Ficus altissima Ficus americana Ficus aurea Ficus benghalensis- Indian Banyan Ficus benjamina- Weeping Fig Ficus broadwayi Ficus carica- Common Fig Ficus citrifolia Ficus coronata Ficus drupacea Ficus elastica Ficus godeffroyi Ficus grenadensis Ficus hartii Ficus lyrata Ficus macbrideii Ficus macrophylla- Moreton Bay Fig Ficus microcarpa- Chinese... Map showing the extent of the Etruscan civilization and the twelve Etruscan League cities. ... Venus de Milo, front. ... The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... Origin A neologism created in reaction to comments made by State Senator Bill Napoli (R-SD). ...

During Roman times, Nero Caesar, eldest brother of Caligula, was deported to Ponza in AD 29, where in 30 he was put to death. Two of his sisters, Agrippina the Younger (mother of the emperor Nero) and Julia Livilla were exiled to Ponza in AD 39 for their complicity in a plot to overthrow Caligula. They were recalled to Rome in AD 41. (The tradition that the Emperor Augustus' daughter, Julia the Elder, was banished to Ponza, staying in a mansion named Palazzo Giulia (Julia's Palace) built specially for her on the island, is not borne out by ancient historians.) Nero Julius Caesar Germanicus (AD 6–AD 30) was a close relative to the Roman Emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. ... Julia Agrippina (Classical Latin: IVLIA•AGRIPPINA; from the year 50, called IVLIA•AVGVSTA•AGRIPPINA[1]), most commonly known as Agrippina Minor or Agrippina the Younger (November 6, 15 – March 59), was the daughter of Germanicus and Agrippina Major. ... Julia Livilla, daughter of Germanicus Julia Livilla or Julia Germanici filia (Lesbos, early 18 AD-Pandateria (?) late 41 or early 42 AD) was the youngest child of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder and one of Caligulas sisters. ... Bust of Augustus Caesar Caesar Augustus (Latin: IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS)¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman Emperor and is traditionally considered the greatest. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and to make a clear distinction between fact and fiction, this article may require cleanup. ...

Ponza was abandoned during the Middle Ages due to constant raids by Saracens and pirates. In 1552 the Ottoman fleet under the command of Turgut Reis (known as Dragut in the West) defeated the Spanish fleet of Emperor Charles V under the command of the famous Genoese admiral Andrea Doria near Ponza. During the 18th century, the Kingdom of Naples re-colonized the island. Today the island serves as a major tourist attraction with big sandy beaches like Chiaia di Luna or Half Moon Beach. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... For the rugby club Saracens see Saracens (rugby club) The term Saracen comes from Greek sarakenoi. ... Look up pirate and piracy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Events April - War between Henry II of France and Emperor Charles V. Henry invades Lorraine and captures Toul, Metz, and Verdun. ... Warning: Value not specified for common_name Motto: دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem: Ottoman imperial anthem At the height of its power (1680) Capital Söğüt (1299-1326) Bursa (1326-1365) Edirne (1365-1453) Constantinople (Istanbul) (1453-1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326... Turgut Reis Turgut Reis (1485-1565) was a Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral as well as Bey of Algiers; Beylerbey of the Mediterranean; and first Bey later Pasha of Tripoli. ... Dragut (1514-1565) Ottoman, Turkish admiral known in Turkey as Torgut Reis. ... Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. ... The Republic of Genoa, in full the Most Serene Republic of Genoa (known as the Ligurian Republic from 1798 to 1805) was an independent state in Liguria on the northwestern Italian coast from ca. ... Andrea Doria (November 30, 1466-November 25, 1560) was a Genoese condottiero and admiral. ... The Kingdom of Naples was born out of the division of the Kingdom of Sicily after the Sicilian Vespers rebellion of 1282. ... A tourist attraction is a place where tourists, foreign and domestic, normally visit. ...

The island has been captured by the Spanish, English, Greeks, French, Moors, Carthaginians, Libyans, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Anatolians, and Canaanites. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... Moorish Ambassador to Queen Isabella I of Castile The Moors were the medieval Muslim inhabitants of al-Andalus (the Iberian Peninsula including present day Spain and Portugal) and the Maghreb and western Africa, whose culture is often called Moorish. ... Ruins of Roman-era Carthage For other uses, see Carthage (disambiguation). ... Phoenician sarcophagus found in Cadiz, Spain; now in Archaeological Museum of Cádiz. ... Anatolia lies east of the Bosphorus, between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Anatolia is a peninsula of Western Asia which forms the greater part of the Asian portion of Turkey, as opposed to the European portion (Thrace, or traditionally Rumelia). ... Canaan (Canaanite: כנען, Hebrew: , Greek: Χαναάν whence Latin: Canaan; and from Hebrew, Aramaic: whence Arabic: ‎). Canaan is an ancient term for a region approximating present-day Israel(94%.) and West Bank and Gaza plus adjoining coastal lands and parts of Lebanon and Syria. ...

The island became part of the Kingdom of Italy in the mid-1800s and it is now part of the Republic of Italy. The island's isolation destined it to serve as a penal colony by various regimes. During the two decades of fascism, Ponza and the nearby Ventotene, served as a prison for political opponents of Mussolini's regime. The Ethiopian leader Ras Immiru, who was captured by the Italian Army in 1936, was imprisoned in a house in Santa Maria. Mussolini himself was imprisoned on the island for several weeks after being overthrown and arrested in 1943. Anthem: Il Canto degli Italiani (also known as Fratelli dItalia) Capital (and largest city) Rome Italian1 Government Republic  - President Giorgio Napolitano  - Prime Minister Romano Prodi Formation    - Unification 17 March 1861   - Republic 2 June 1946  Accession to EU March 25, 1957 (founding member) Area  - Total 301,318 km² (71st) 116... A Penal Colony is a colony used to detain prisoners and generally use them for penal labor in an economically underdeveloped part of the states (usually colonial) territories, and on a far larger scale than the prison farm. ... Fascism (IPA: ) is a radical political ideology that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, nationalism, militarism, anti-liberalism and anti-communism. ... Ventotene and the Pontine Islands The village, seen from the harbour Piazza Castello Ventotene is an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Campania, Italy. ... Benito Mussolini created a fascist state through the use of propaganda, total control of the media and disassembly of the working democratic government. ...

The island is well known for the tragic story of Lucia Rosa who threw herself into the Tyrrhenian Sea rather than being forced to marry a man against her wishes. She is viewed by many women around the world as a martyr for women's rights and symbol for human rights. Lucia Rosa was a young girl from the 19th century who wanted to marry a poor man, and instead was being forced by her father to marry a man she did not want. ... Tyrrhenian Sea. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

A few years ago engineers working on an ancient Roman tunnel that connected the harbour part of Ponza to the neighborhood of Santa Maria, used explosives to dig a conduit nearby — they were supposed to use a chisel. The explosive shock shattered and destroyed this 2,100 year old Roman Gallery Tunnel. Residents now must travel far out of the way by road to go back and forth or use a boat. Steel woodworking chisel. ...

References

Greg Annusek. 2005. Hitler's Raid to Save Mussolini: The Most Infamous Commando Operation of World War II. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press. ISBN 0306813963. Pp. 106-107.

External links

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