ANCH1250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Alban Hills, Rhea Silvia, Palatine Hill
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Augustus: 27 bc - ad 14: who were the kings of rome, what were their main achievements, according to roman traditions, are these traditions supported by the archaeological evidence? (focus: roman forum) The apennine culture: 1800-1200 bc, bronze age, unified culture (pottery) From bronze to iron age: change c. 1200 bc, population increase, technological improvements, metalwork was crucial, change from inhumation (burial) to cremation (in some areas, greater cultural diversity. Seven hills: capitoline, aventine, palatine, caelian, esquiline, viminal, quirinal. Remus saw 6, romulus saw 12, but this wasn"t conclusive. Populating rome- livy: the problem- not enough roman women, just a group of men who had helped him defeat. Remus: the solution- take women from surrounding areas, this was unsuccessful because their families didn"t want to give them their women. Instead he organised a festival called the consualia in honour of goddess neptune- invited the 4 surrounding cities and says "this is a family day out, bring your wives and children"
