When Romulus Killed Remus and Rome was Born
Rome is known as the Eternal City but, like any other city, it had a finite beginning and a modest one at that. Archaeologists have found traces of human habitation in the area for at least 5,000 years. Dig a little deeper anywhere in the city and you’ll find layers and layers of evidence of Romans living and dying throughout the ages.
In its earliest incarnation, Rome was a rather primitive settlement on the banks of the Tiber River, where early inhabitants engaged in trade — bringing goods to the village and exporting goods elsewhere by boat.