AR105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Vestal Virgin, Alba Longa, Trojan War
7 Nov 2016
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List of 7 paintings and write critique about the (1-2 sentences) Romans traced foundations back to the trojan war. Trojan hero, aeneas, led group of refugees to the shores of italy after the trojan war (ca. Several generations later, vestal virgins at site of alba longa raped and gave birth to twins. In 753 bc, these twins romulus and remus, founded rome. Romulus killed remus over dispute of who was superior in the new community. New evidence suggests activity at site of rome in 13/12th century bc. Occupation by 1000 bc comprised two individual settlements. Separate based on evidence of graves: cremation vs. inhumation. Cuttings for 3 8th century bc huts have been found. Italian scholar, andrea carandini, believes 2 settlements uni ed in 8th century bc. Palatine hill surrounded by ditch and walls at this time. Sanctuary of the lapis niger (c. 580 bc) Inscribed pillar found beneath pavement of black stones.
