1. Tullianum/ Mamertine By: Mac Rechan Period 3

2. Location The prison was located in the Roman ForumThe prison was located in the Roman Forum Lied upon the NE slope of the Capitoline Hill, directly facing the CuriaLied upon the NE slope of the Capitoline Hill, directly facing the Curia Between the Tullianum and Tabularium was a flight of stairs leading to the Arx of the Capitoline.Between the Tullianum and Tabularium was a flight of stairs leading to the Arx of the Capitoline. http://www.emersonkent.com/map_archive/for um_romanum.htm

3. Origin The Tullianum prison was built by Ancus Marcius.The Tullianum prison was built by Ancus Marcius. It was constructed around the time of his reign, between 640-616 BCE.It was constructed around the time of his reign, between 640-616 BCE. Originally, the the Tullianum was used as a cistern for a spring which was thought to be used to dispose of corpses.Originally, the the Tullianum was used as a cistern for a spring which was thought to be used to dispose of corpses. It is believed that the dungeon to the prison was later added by the ruler Servus Tullius.It is believed that the dungeon to the prison was later added by the ruler Servus Tullius.

4. Importance and use The prison was used as a place to hold previously condemned suspects until their eventual execution, which would take place in the Tullianum (dungeon of the prison).The prison was used as a place to hold previously condemned suspects until their eventual execution, which would take place in the Tullianum (dungeon of the prison). Prisoners held here were not held for long, as their stay in the prison was often short as they awaited trial or death. Prisoners held here were not held for long, as their stay in the prison was often short as they awaited trial or death. Located near the Roman courts, in order to make imprisonment more efficient and easier to manage.Located near the Roman courts, in order to make imprisonment more efficient and easier to manage.

5. As it exists today http://lifepartnerschristianministries.files.w ordpress.com/2011/06/mamertine_prison_ 1.jpg http://theplectraconspiracydotcom.files. wordpress.com/2012/06/mamertine- prison.jpg

6. In Ancient Times http://www.biblesearchers.com/hebre wchurch/friends/friends2_files/image0 04.gif http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/t/twain /mark/innocents/images/p276.jpg

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