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One of Rome's foundation legends tells of the twin brothers Romulus and Remus. They were said to have been descendants of Venus (as descendants of Aeneas) and fathered by Mars. When they became adults, they decided to found a city of their own. Romulus claimed the new city should be built on the Palatine Hill and Remus claimed the city should go up on the Aventine Hill. They decided to settle their dispute by means of augury. However, augury yielded no solutions, so Romulus started to build the new city on his hill. Remus taunted his brother and jumped over the trench that would become the city's wall. Since this was a sign of bad luck, Romulus was outraged and killed his brother. So, as the surviving twin, he became ruler of the new city, which took its name from him.
So, Rome is derived from Romulus.
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∙ 14y agoRome is called the Eternal City because it has always played a role in the history of Europe.
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∙ 12y agoRoman poet Albius Tibulus called it that, and the name stuck. During his time, Rome was at the height of its power and it was inconceivable to the Romans that it would not last forever.
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∙ 13y agoRome is known as the "eternal" city.
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Which city is eternal city?
Rome is called the eternal city because of its longevity.
What is Rome refered to?
Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.Rome is sometimes called the "eternal city" because of its long history.
What is Rome popularly called as?
The Eternal City
What are Rome's nicknames?
' The Eternal City ' or ' The City of Fountains'
Which city is also known as the eternal city?
Rome is known as the eternal city.
What world capital is known as the eternal city?
Rome, Italy is known as the eternal city.
The eternal city?
Rome
What is romes nickname?
The Eternal City or The City of Fountains is Rome's nickname.
What is The Enternal City?
The Eternal city is a nickname for Rome in Italy.
What is the city of Rome known as?
The Eternal City.
What has Rome been nicknamed?
The eternal city
Rome is sometimes referred to as?
the eternal city
