Foundation of Rome

753 BCE · Roma, İtalya · founding

Founded according to tradition in 753 BCE by Romulus on the seven hills by the Tiber, Rome transformed into a world power, first as a kingdom, then as a republic (509 BCE), and ultimately as an empire.

The founding legend (Romulus and Remus, the she-wolf) formed the basis of Roman identity. With its legacy in law, engineering, and administration, the city profoundly shaped Western civilization.

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What was Foundation of Rome?
Founded according to tradition in 753 BCE by Romulus on the seven hills by the Tiber, Rome transformed into a world power, first as a kingdom, then as a republic (509 BCE), and ultimately as an empire.
When did Foundation of Rome happen?
753 BCE
Where did Foundation of Rome take place?
Roma, İtalya