Lupercale

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Cave of Romulus and Remus Comes to Light

Ancient Roman site uncovered during renovations to Augustus' palace

(Newser) - Archaeologists have found the cave worshiped by ancient Romans as the site where a wolf nursed the infant twins Romulus and Remus, who later founded the city. The cave, called the Lupercale, was found underground in an unexplored site near the palace of Augustus. "You can imagine our amazement,...

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