Rome’s Geography and Founding

The Founding of Rome According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus & Remus in 753 BC. They were sons of the god of war Mars, raised by a female wolf, and eventually fought over their new city. Romulus kills his brother Remus and names Rome after himself.

The Real History The first settlers came to the Italian Peninsula around 1000- 500 B.C There were three main groups Latins Greeks Etruscans Eventually all three groups that lived the region fought for control of the land. Each group influenced Roman culture differently.

Rivers of Rome There are several rivers that flow out of Italy’s mountains. Rome started as a small town on the Tiber River. Its location & good climate were important factors in it’s success & growth.

Italy Italy, where Rome was built, is a peninsula in Southern Europe. It looks like a high-heeled boot sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea. Ready to kick the nearby island of Sicily

Mountainous Land There are two major Mountain Ranges in Italy. To the North there are the Alps. Europe's highest mountain range. The Apennines runs the length of the peninsula. Although easier to travel across than Greece, the land was still very rocky and rugged.

Volcanic Also, some of the mountains are volcanic like Mt. Vesuvius. These eruptions could destroy Roman towns.

Hills of Rome Since the Apennines mountains run through the peninsula much of Italy is not flat. Rome like other Ancient cities sat atop hills. Strategic location, Hills and River.

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