A bustling ancient Greco-Roman city street with large, rustic steam-powered machinery integrated into classical stone architecture, under a hazy sky.

n ancient Greco-Roman city, with functional but clunky mechanical inventions. Sturdy steam-powered pumps reliably lift water from the aqueducts, with prominent, patched pipes and pressure gauges visible. Heavy, gear-driven automaton arms perform simple, repetitive tasks in the marketplace with predictable, deliberate movements. The classical marble and stone architecture is integrated with exposed, well-oiled but clearly unrefined machinery. The atmosphere is hazy with constant, controlled steam, highlighting a world where technology is a reliable tool, not a fragile novelty. The style is gritty and painterly, focusing on texture, rust-proof iron fittings, and the visible workings of the machines. See more