Lupercal, Archaeological cave at the foot of Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy
The Lupercal cave extends 15 meters deep beneath the ground, featuring intricate decorations with shells, mosaics, and marble on its walls and ceiling.
The cave gained recognition as the legendary location where a she-wolf nursed Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome, in 753 BC.
Roman priests called Luperci performed ceremonies in this cave during Lupercalia, a fertility festival celebrated annually on February 15 until 494 AD.
The archaeological site lies 16 meters underground between the Temple of Magna Mater and Sant'Anastasia al Palatino at coordinates 41.888056, 12.484444.
The 2007 discovery revealed an eight-meter-high chamber adorned with a white eagle ceiling motif, indicating its connection to imperial Roman architecture.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88806,12.48444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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