What is the ancient word for Rome?

Answer 1

Rome was called Rome right from the time of its foundation by Romulus in 753 BC. The foundationinvolveda union between the settlements on the seven hills of early ancient Rome. This included the settlements of the Septimontium and the settlements on the Colles.

According to the writing of Varro,

Rome was originally theSeptimontium,

This meant seven hills, but did not refer to the seven hills of early ancient Rome. It referred to seven crests on three of the seven hills (the Palatine, Esquiline and Caelian), where there wereLatinsettlements. Septimonium was also the name of a Decemberpurificationfestival where straw puppets were placed in 27 shrines around the areaduringa procession.

The Colles were two of the seven hill (the Quirinal and Viminal) where there were Sabine settlements. The foundation of Rome also included a fusion betweenLatinsand Sabines who lived in the area.

Answer 2

The Latin word is the same as the modern Italian word: Roma.

Answer 3

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