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2. www.worldhistory.org › RomeAncient Rome - World History Encyclopedia

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   Sep 2, 2009 · According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.

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3. theadventurousfeet.com › famous-churches-in-rome23 Most Famous Churches in Rome (+ A Free Map to Find Them)

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   • St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) One of the best places to visit in Rome is no doubt St. Peter’s Basilica is a must-see on your visit to Rome.
   • The Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is also in Vatican City, so if you are going to St. Peter’s Basilica, take some time to visit the Chapel as well.
   • Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Chiesa Di Sant ‘Ignazio Di Loyola) Chiesa di Sant ‘Ignazio di Loyola is one of the Jesuit churches in Rome. It is the largest Jesuit church in the city and is dedicated to the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola, who was a prominent Spanish priest.
   • Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere (Our Lady in Trastevere) It is believed that Santa Maria in Trastevere was the first place that Christian services were held publically.

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   Why was Rome named after Romulus & Remus?

   • According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.

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   What is the most important landmark in Rome?

   • It probably goes without mentioning, but the most obvious landmark in Rome is the very symbol of the city, the Colosseum. This titanic amphitheater, built by Emperor Vespasian and inaugurated by his son Titus in 80 CE, is the largest amphitheater ever built, and remains standing after nearly two millennia.

   25 Essential Landmarks in Rome (+ Attractions Map!)

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   What were the maps of Rome and Carthage at?

   • There were also special maps of Rome, Carthage, Athens, Constantinople and their surroundings at 1:150,000 scale (zoom level 12).

   A digital map of the Roman Empire | by Pelagios - Medium

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   Why was Rome named after a woman?

   • This story of the founding of Rome is the best known but it is not the only one. Other legends claim the city was named after a woman, Roma, who traveled with Aeneas and the other survivors from Troy after that city fell. Upon landing on the banks of the Tiber River, Roma and the other women objected when the men wanted to move on.

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5. eternalarrival.com › landmarks-in-rome25 Essential Landmarks in Rome (+ Attractions Map!)

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   When visiting Rome for the first time, anyone can easily get overwhelmed by the sheer number of historical landmarks spread across the huge city. The Italian capital is surely one of the most culturally rich places to visit in Italy, with gorgeous squares, impressive fountains, and stunning museums. To help you make the most of your trip to the ...

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6. www.the-map-as-history.com › Rome-Roman-empireRome and its Empire - The map as history

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   This animated map series covers the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus, the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage, the expansion and the fall of the Roman empire.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roman_KingdomRoman Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   A map of Rome in 753 BC. Colours show topography, with green lowlands and brown highlands. The Latin names of hills are included in all caps. Son of the Vestal Virgin Rhea Silvia, ostensibly by the god Mars, the legendary Romulus was Rome's founder and first king.

   • Capital: Rome
   • Government: Elective monarchy

   • Common languages: Old Latin
   • Religion: Roman religion

8. www.khanacademy.org › humanities › ancient-artCity of Rome overview—origins to the archaic period

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   Tradition holds that Rome expelled her. Archaic kings. in 509 B.C.E., ushering in a period when a reshuffling of governmental structures would create a republican system. This new system of government also brought with it implications for the development of the city of Rome and the role played by art and architecture.

9. medium.com › pelagios › a-digital-map-of-the-romanA digital map of the Roman Empire | by Pelagios - Medium

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   Sep 19, 2012 · The Barrington Atlas used maps at three different scales. The central Mediterranean provinces of the Empire were rendered at 1:500,000, which corresponds to zoom level 10 on the digital map (which ...