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Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations750 BCE – 481 BCEPeak: 859 km² (490 BCE)

Roman Kingdom: Map & History

The Roman Kingdom, also known as the Roman monarchy and the regal period of ancient Rome, was the earliest period of Roman history, when the city and its territory were ruled by kings.

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Capital: RomeCapital at 41.89°N, 12.48°EPeak Extent: 859 km²Vector Attribution: Cliopatria (CC BY 4.0)Wikidata: Q201038 ↗
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Period of Roman history (c. 753 – c. 509 BC)

The Roman Kingdom, also known as the Roman monarchy and the regal period of ancient Rome, was the earliest period of Roman history, when the city and its territory were ruled by kings. According to tradition, the Roman Kingdom began with the city's founding c. 753 BC, with settlements around the Palatine Hill along the river Tiber in central Italy, and ended with the overthrow of the kings and the establishment of the Roman Republic c. 509 BC.

Capital / Seat
Rome
Common Languages
Old Latin
State Governance
Elective monarchy
Historical Religion
Roman religion
Peak Territory
859 km²
Key Dynasts / Leaders
Romulus, Numa Pompilius
Preceded By
Latial culture, Alba Longa
Succeeded By
Roman Republic
Content & infobox metadata adapted from Wikipedia (Roman Kingdom)

Roman Kingdom: Key Facts

Key facts about Roman Kingdom
CapitalsRome, Roma
Religionancient Roman religion
Form of governmentelective monarchy
Founded21 April 753 BCE
Dissolved509 BCE

Preceded by

  • Corniculum
  • Roman Iron Age

Succeeded by

  • Roman Republic

Facts from Wikidata Q201038 (CC0).

Roman Kingdom Map Over Time

Dated world maps on which Roman Kingdom appears, with the other states of the time.

Roman Kingdom Timeline

Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion

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Territorial Apex490 BCE

Expansion to peak recorded area of 859 km² in 490 BCE.

Roman Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Roman Kingdom exist?

The Roman Kingdom is dated to 750 BCE – 481 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.

What was the capital of the Roman Kingdom?

The capital of the Roman Kingdom was Rome.

How large was the Roman Kingdom at its peak?

At its peak in 490 BC the Roman Kingdom covered about 859 km².

How did the map of the Roman Kingdom change over time?

The Roman Kingdom appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 750 BCE to 500 BCE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.