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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rome-Tusculum

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rome-Tusculum
Archaeological remains of an ancient Latin city southeast of Rome


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 10:57
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in the Alban Hills, approximately 25 kilometres southeast of central Rome
  • One of the oldest Latin settlements, traditionally founded in the 6th century BCE
  • Extensively excavated in the 19th and early 20th centuries
  • Accessible via the Monte Cavo regional park near Frascati

Tusculum was an important Latin city that maintained independent status until its incorporation into Roman territory in 381 ...

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