Kingdom of Alba Longa

Kingdom of Alba Longa
Regnum Albae Longae
Component of the Latin League
1179 BC–753 BC →

Vase depicting Ascanius
Map showing the vicinity of Lake Albano.
Capital Alba Longa
Language(s) Old Latin
Religion Pantheism
Government Monarchy
History
 - Established 1179 BC
 - Founding of Rome 753 BC
Today part of  Italy
 Vatican City

The Kingdom of Alba Longa was an ancient monarchy located in the present-day region of Latium in Italy.[1] Its capital was Alba Longa but it included other cities such as Lavinium and Latium.[2][3] According to legend, the Kingdom of Alba Longa ceased when its last king, Romulus, founded Rome.[4] Archaeology has confirmed that Rome was founded by a colony of people from Alba Longa.[5]

References

  1. ^ Donna Rosenberg. World Mythology. NTC Pub. Group, 1994. Pp. 111.
  2. ^ Livy, Valerie M Warrior (ed). The History of Rome, Books 1-5. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2006. Pp. 8.
  3. ^ Andrea Carandini, Stephen Sartarelli. Rome: Day One. English edition. Princeton, New Jersey, USA: Princeton University Press, 2011. Pp. 33.
  4. ^ Andrea Carandini, Stephen Sartarelli. Rome: Day One. English edition. Princeton, New Jersey, USA: Princeton University Press, 2011. Pp. 33.
  5. ^ Jane F. Gardner. Roman myths. British Museum Press, 1993. Pp. 31.