Which river was the city of Rome built near?

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Booth

16 June, 23:37

Which river was the city of Rome built near?

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Zachery Henson · Answer 1

The Tiber River that Rome was built near.

Ashley Frye · Answer 2

The Tiber

Explanation:

According to legend, the city of Rome was founded in 753 BC on the banks of the Tiber about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the sea at Ostia. Tiber Island, in the center of the river between Trastevere and the ancient city center, was the site of an important ancient ford and was later bridged.