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Geography Ancient Rome

Geography Ancient Rome. Mediterranean climate Long, hot dry summers Cool, wet winters Very fertile land City of Rome built on Tiber river River provided fresh water & transportation Central location Built in center of peninsula on the Palatine hill Great defensive position

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Geography Ancient Rome

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  1. Geography Ancient Rome • Mediterranean climate • Long, hot dry summers • Cool, wet winters • Very fertile land • City of Rome built on Tiber river • River provided fresh water & transportation • Central location • Built in center of peninsula on the Palatine hill • Great defensive position • Italian Peninsula very long coast line • Great for trade in Mediterranean Sea

  2. "Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city… the hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy… …all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great.“ ~Livy

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