Cities - Central Italy | |
|---|---|
| Rome: | Latin colony, grew to dominate Mediterranean region. |
| Alba Longa: | First city in Latium, eventually overshadowed by Rome. |
| Veii: | Etruscan city across the Tiber from Rome, conquered by Camillus. |
| Clusium: | Etruscan city ruled by Lars Porsena, an ally of the Tarquinni. |
| Ostia: | Port city at mouth of the Tiber, controlled by Rome. |
| Tusculum: | Latin city, ally of Rome, defended by Cincinnatus against Aequii. |
Regions - Central Italy | |
| Latium: | Coastal region south of the Tiber, north the Volturnus, home of Latins. |
| Etruria: | (Tuscany) Coastal region north of Rome, home of the Etruscans. |
| Umbria: | Mountain region north of Rome. |
| Campania: | Coastal region south of Latium, home to Oscii, Samnites, and Greeks. |
| Cisalpine Gaul: | (Lombardy) N. Italy, Po river valley, over-run by Gauls in 500 B.C. |
Rivers and Water Bodies - Central Italy | |
| Tiber: | Major river through central Italy in which Rome was situatated |
| Anio: | Tributary to the Tiber, northeast of Rome, source of Roman aqueducts. |
| Allia: | Tributary to the Tiber in Sabini mountains. Site of battle against Gauls. |
| Lake Regulus: | Lake north of Alba Longa, site of battle against Tarquinii. |
