Uncover the story behind the Cloaca Maxima, Rome’s monumental sewer system built in the 6th century BC that defined ancient urban engineering.

The Cloaca Maxima: Rome’s Ancient Sewer That Shaped a Civilization
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Uncover the story behind the Cloaca Maxima, Rome’s monumental sewer system built in the 6th century BC that defined ancient urban engineering.
In 496 BC, the Roman Republic faced off against the Latin League at Lake Regillus. Led by Aulus Postumius Albinus, Rome claimed a legendary victory that shaped its early identity.
Built in the 6th century BCE, the Cloaca Maxima was Rome’s first major sewer—laying the groundwork for urban sanitation and engineering greatness.
Delve into the early Roman Republic’s pivotal alliance, the Latin League, and its role in shaping the future of Roman dominance in the Italian peninsula.