Numa Pompilius became the second King of Rome.

Following the death of Romulus, Numa Pompilius was chosen as the second King of Rome, traditionally reigning from 715 to 673 BCE. A Sabine by origin and renowned for his wisdom and piety, Numa was elected by the Roman Senate to bring stability and order to a city shaped by warfare and expansion under its founder. Unlike Romulus, Numa was a peaceful ruler who focused on religion, law, and civic institutions. He is credited with founding many of Rome’s core religious and cultural practices. Numa reorganized the Roman calendar, established the priesthoods (such as the Pontifices, Flamines, and Vestal Virgins), and built major temples, including one dedicated to Janus, the god of beginnings. The closed doors of the Temple of Janus became a symbol of peace—open in times of war and shut during peace. Numa's reign, according to tradition, was marked by internal harmony and the institutionalization of Roman religion and governance, laying the foundation for Rome’s future as a structured and ordered society. #NumaPompilius #AncientRome #RomanKings #RomanReligion #RomanKingdom #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife #MomentsOfLife