12-15-2003, 04:56 PM
We all know tradition holds that before the consuls were elected there were seven kings of Rome, starting from Romulus.<br>
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Is there any historical evidence attesting to the actual existence of any of the kings, or that there may have been more than 7 kings? Traditional chronology would mean that the average reign was 35 years, which seems rather long for the time period.<br>
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Might the kings attested to Lavinium or Alba Longa in fact have reigned at Rome before the hilltops merged into one settlement?<br>
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If anybody knows, I'm all ears. <p></p><i></i>
<br>
Is there any historical evidence attesting to the actual existence of any of the kings, or that there may have been more than 7 kings? Traditional chronology would mean that the average reign was 35 years, which seems rather long for the time period.<br>
<br>
Might the kings attested to Lavinium or Alba Longa in fact have reigned at Rome before the hilltops merged into one settlement?<br>
<br>
If anybody knows, I'm all ears. <p></p><i></i>
