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Roman Kingdom

Numa Pompilius established the Vestal Virgins

700s BC
Rome

Numa Pompilius established the Vestal Virgins at Rome, as well as the Salii, and the flamines for Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus. He also established the office and duties of Pontifex Maximus. Numa reigned for 43 years.


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