- The Tarpeian Rock: Ancient Rome’s Gruesome Place of Death
The Tarpeian Rock, perched on the southern edge of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, owes its name, and history of bloodshed, to an intriguing legend that was deeply embedded in Roman identity According to this tale, a young Roman maiden named Tarpeia betrayed her city during a conflict with the Sabines, some of Rome’s oldest enemies
- Tarpeian Rock - Atlas Obscura
In the early Roman Empire, people deemed traitors and criminals were tossed to their deaths from this rock Tarpeian Rock (Rupe Tarpea) is a steep cliff located on the southern side of the
- How the Tarpeian Rock became the gruesome site of Ancient Romes most . . .
Discover the dark history of the Tarpeian Rock, ancient Rome’s infamous execution site for traitors, where justice was swift, brutal, and symbolically powerful
- Tarpeian Rock: The Cliff Romans Threw Their Traitors From
Legend tells us that Tarpeia’s body was buried beneath the cliff that bears her name, and for centuries afterwards, all notorious traitors were thrown from the Tarpeian Rock, a fate that was considered worse than death because it carried the stigma of shame
- Fallen from Grace: The Victims of the Tarpeian Rock
However, the execution reserved for the worst crimes, was being thrown from the Tarpeian Rock, a cliff on the Capitoline Hill that was named after the myth of Tarpeia Used throughout much of the empire, ancient sources mention an interesting array of people that met their end on the Rock
- Tarpeia’s Betrayal: The Tragic Tale Behind Tarpeian Rock
The site of Tarpeia’s execution, Tarpeian Rock, became infamous in Roman history as a place where criminals and traitors met their end Situated on the Capitoline Hill, the rock was used as an execution site for those convicted of treason, particularly those who had betrayed the Roman state
- Tarpeian rock - IMPERIUM ROMANUM
The Tarpeian Rock, named after the Vestal of Virgin - Tarpea, who betrayed Rome for promising gold bracelets armbands worn by the Sabines This place became a symbol of treason and famous traitors were dropped from there
- Tarpeian Rock Lookout (Scenic Jamison Valley Views)
The Tarpeian Rock Lookout is a beautifully isolated viewpoint in the Leura area that offers scenic views of the Jamison Valley This lookout can be reached via the short Tarpeian Rock Access Walk, starting from Cliff Drive, with the option to visit other nearby lookouts
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