It is incredibly rare for a city to boast a true founding event. They mostly took place when conquerors created cities bearing their name, such as when Alexander the Great founded the city of Alexandria on the shores of Egypt.
For centuries, scholars have debated Rome’s beginnings, but the captivating legend of Romulus and Remus—twin brothers nurtured by a she-wolf and destined to establish the Eternal City—remains the most enduring tale of its foundation.
But is this really how the city was created? What are the myths surrounding Rome’s inception? And who were the ancestors of the city’s creators? Click on to find out.