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Pontine Marshes

geographical name

district of Lazio, central Italy, separated from the sea by low sand hills that prevent natural drainage and that is now reclaimed

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“Pontine Marshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pontine%20Marshes. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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