Why is Rome called 'Eternal City'?

According to an ancient legend, Italy's capital Rome was founded in 753 BC by Romulus - the first Roman king.

According to an ancient legend, Italy's capital Rome was founded in 753 BC by Romulus - the first Roman king. During more than 700 years from the first century to the 7th century, Rome became the center of power in Europe.

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To this day, Rome is still one of the world's oldest capitals.

Rome of the Romans was built on 7 adjacent hills. The Romans built many squares, monasteries, royal palaces, arenas, temple gods, ancient forts, fountains . here.

However, archaeologists have discovered some evidence that humans lived in Rome before 753 BC. The Palentino hill in Rome is associated with ancient Roman legends about two twins Romulus and Rimus.

After the two brothers were abandoned due to a prophecy, Romulus and Rimus were found in the Palentino hill after years of being fed by the milk of a wolf. Therefore, the symbol of Rome comes from the legend that is the image of two children who are sucking milk from a mother wolf.

In particular, Rome is known as the "Eternal City" because the ancient Romans had a strong belief that, no matter what happens to the world, Rome will endure with time. Indeed, to this day, Rome is one of the world's oldest capitals. Therefore, people in countries around the world often refer to Rome with the beautiful name "Eternal City".

Update 18 December 2018
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