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RomanAge According to legend Rome was founded in 753 BC on seven hills. The greatest urban and monumental development occurred under the Empire. Middle Ages After the fall of the Holy Roman Empire the city headed towards decline. Depopulation and abandonment greatly reduced the number of inhabitants who concentrated near the river banks. Reign of Popes In 15th -17th centuries Rome regained some of its former lustre thanks to the papacy. Many popes engaged in improving the city as a mark of their power. ROME: URBAN DEVELOPMENT- PAST Liceo Augusto Roma Comenius Project 2010
