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The Palatine Hill (Mons Palatinus)

The Palatine was the hill where tradition placed Romulus's first settlement, and later the emperors' palaces. English palace comes from this hill.

Grades 4–8. Daily life.

How it connects

Capitol and Palatine are neighboring hills with different jobs.

Latin words that go with this card: mons, urbs.

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