In ancient Rome, the Tarpeian Rock was a fearsome and infamous site where public executions were carried out as a form of punishment. Situated on the southern summit of the Capitoline Hill, it served as a symbol of justice and a deterrent against criminal activities. The Tarpeian Rock derived its name from the legendary story of Tarpeia, a Roman maiden who betrayed her city to the invading Sabines. As punishment for her treachery, she was thrown off the steep cliff […]