# Traditional Foundation of Rome (-753)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/-753-traditional-foundation-of-rome
Location: Rome
Categories: main-event

According to Roman tradition, Romulus founded the city on the Palatine and became its first king.

## Why it matters
Rome's conventional birthday became central to Roman civic identity.

Ruler at the time: [Romulus](https://roman-history.com/rulers/romulus)