Overview
The Palatine was the oldest of Rome’s hills in tradition, associated with Romulus, the first settlement, and the sacred origins of the city. Later it became a place of aristocratic residence and eventually imperial power.
Importance
The Palatine links Rome’s legendary foundation with the later concentration of authority. It begins as the hill of huts and becomes one of the symbols of rule.
This first atlas entry is drafted from the Livarva manuscripts and will be expanded with exact chapter and source references in a later version.