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Ostia

also: Ostiae

The port at the mouth of the Tiber serving Rome, c. 25 km south-west of the city; proposed as the more convenient landing for Caesar's return from Africa in 46 BC (Fam. 9.6). Traditionally founded by king Ancus Marcius.

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Mentioned in 5 works (5 mentions)

For Publius Sestius speech · 1 mention
Ad Quintum Fratrem 3.2 letter · 1 mention
Ad Familiares 9.6 letter · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 12.23 letter · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 12.29 letter · 1 mention

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