A tomb that was buried thousands of years ago and revered by ancient Romans as the resting place of their city’s mythical founder Romulus has now been rediscovered beneath the Forum in Rome. The underground tomb and the temple built around it are thought to date from the sixth century B.C., according to archaeologists.

Where is the tomb of Romulus?

The tomb was found in the heart of the Roman Forum, a site that “never ceases to yield amazing fresh treasures.” An ancient tomb thought to belong to Rome’s founder Romulus at the Curia – Comitium in the Roman Forum of Rome, during its presentation to the media.

What happened to Romulus after he died?

Romulus died when he mysteriously disappeared in a whirlwind. The poet Ovid once wrote that Romulus was turned into a god named Quirinus and went to live on Mount Olympus with his father Mars.