Rome was founded

According to Roman tradition, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE by Romulus, who became its first king. Following the defeat of King Amulius of Alba Longa and the reinstatement of their grandfather Numitor, Romulus and his twin brother Remus sought to establish a new city near the Tiber River. A dispute arose between the brothers over the site and leadership of the new city. According to legend, Romulus killed Remus after he jumped over the city’s newly built walls, violating its sanctity. Romulus then named the city Roma, after himself, and became its sole ruler. Romulus organized Rome’s early institutions, including its first Senate, military forces, and social divisions. He also famously arranged the abduction of the Sabine women to secure wives for his male followers, leading to a merger of the two peoples and strengthening the fledgling city. This foundational myth blended themes of divine origin, conflict, and unification, laying the groundwork for Rome’s later imperial identity. While largely legendary, the story of Romulus reflects Roman values of strength, order, and destiny. #FoundingOfRome #Romulus #AncientRome #RomanKingdom #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife #MomentsOfLife #753BCE