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the facile nature of the sand, which contains much gypsum, and will cement and consolidate thoroughly. For mixing this sand with chalk-stones they construct moles in the sea, thus forming bays along the open coast, in which the largest transport ships may safely ride. Immediately above the city lies the Forum-Vulcani, ^note a plain surrounded with hills which seem to be on fire, having in many parts mouths emitting smoke, frequently accompanied by a terrible rumbling noise; the plain itself is full of drifted sulphur. 7

After Dicaearchia is Neapolis, ^note [founded ^noteoriginally] by the Cumaei, but afterwards being peopled by Chalcidians, and certain Pithecussaeans and Athenians, ^note it was on this account denominated Naples. ^note Here is pointed out the tomb of Par-