Fregellae
Fregellae
- Edward Togo Salmon
- , and T. W. Potter
Extract
Fregellae, in the Liris valley near modern Ceprano, was a Latin colony (see ius latii) established in 328 bce; this provoked the Second Samnite War (see samnium). Staunchly loyal to Rome against Pyrrhus and Hannibal (when, c. 211 bce, the city walls may have been built), it revolted against Rome in 125 bce, and was largely destroyed. A new foundation, Fabrateria Nova, some kilometres away, replaced it, although Strabo (5.3.10) reports the existence of a village and festivals. An important sanctuary of *Asclepius, built in the second quarter of the 2nd century bce, has been excavated, and was apparently destroyed in 125 bce. There are signs that some occupation continued down to the 4th century ce.
Subjects
- Ancient Geography
- Roman Material Culture
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