Alba Longa
Americannoun
noun
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Traditionally it is the site of Alba Longa, birthplace of Romulus' and Remus.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was always held to be the real founder of Rome because Romulus and Remus, the actual founders, were born in the city his son built, in Alba Longa.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
The people of Alba Longa called together.The address of Numitor to the citizens.
From Romulus Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
During the war between Rome and Alba Longa it was agreed that the issue should depend on a combat between the two families.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
Later, after the decline of Alba Longa, the seat of this federal government was removed to Rome, which was another of the federated cities.
From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)
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