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'''Ostia''' was founded in 338 B.C. and acted as the port of [[Rome]]. Though the settlement flourished in the 1st century, it gradually lost importance as other ports were foudned to serve the capital of the [[Roman Empire]], and by the 4th century Ostia was in a state of decay.<ref>Hermansen, Gustav (1981). ''Ostia: Aspects of Roman City Life''. University of Alberta. pp 2, 12. ISBN 9780888640727.</ref> | '''Ostia''' was founded in 338 B.C. and acted as the port of [[Rome]]. Though the settlement flourished in the 1st century, it gradually lost importance as other ports were foudned to serve the capital of the [[Roman Empire]], and by the 4th century Ostia was in a state of decay.<ref>Hermansen, Gustav (1981). ''Ostia: Aspects of Roman City Life''. University of Alberta. pp 2, 12. ISBN 9780888640727.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:10, 2 August 2013
Ostia was founded in 338 B.C. and acted as the port of Rome. Though the settlement flourished in the 1st century, it gradually lost importance as other ports were foudned to serve the capital of the Roman Empire, and by the 4th century Ostia was in a state of decay.[1]
References
- ↑ Hermansen, Gustav (1981). Ostia: Aspects of Roman City Life. University of Alberta. pp 2, 12. ISBN 9780888640727.