In Pictures: Rome celebrates 2776th birthday with historical parade

The annual celebration commemorates the founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC

Published: April 24, 2023 11:31 AFP

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Rome celebrated the 2776th anniversary of its foundation by the king Romulus in 753 BC. Image Credit: AFP

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People in Roman costume take part in a parade to celebrate the birthday of Rome. Image Credit: AFP

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The celebrations include historical re-enactments of ancient Roman rituals. Image Credit: AFP

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The celebrations include historical re-enactments of ancient Roman rituals. Image Credit: AFP

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People wearing Roman Centurion costumes take part in a historical parade to celebrate Rome's birthday in Rome. Image Credit: AFP

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A man wearing a Roman Centurion costume takes part in a historical parade. Image Credit: AFP

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People wearing Roman Centurion costumes take part in a historical parade. Image Credit: AFP

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People wearing Roman Centurion costumes take part in a historical parade to celebrate Rome's birthday in front of Colosseum in Rome. Image Credit: AFP

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Gladiator fights were staged by the Rome Historical Group in the Circus Maximus Image Credit: AFP

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People wearing Roman Centurion costumes take part in a historical parade to celebrate Rome's birthday. Image Credit: AFP

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