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Ostia
Roma - Roma


Ostia comes from ostium, meaning "mouth of the river." The history of Livy tells us that the fourth king of Rome founded Ostia, on the 'estuary of the Tiber, on which stood the salt, after having finally defeated the Latin communities, and in this way, the king took possession of' ...

Veii
Roma - Roma


 The 'ancient Veii stood a few miles northwest of Rome, on a long plateau tuff. The city area was almost completely protected by overhangs of two valleys, which made it virtually impregnable. The highest point was the acropolis. With the strengthening of Rome, Veii felt the need to protect themselves ...