Why was ostia important to the city of rome?

Ostia Antica is a prominent waystation of ancient Rome. In Latin, Ostia literally means mouth. And as its name suggests, Ostia is situated at the mouth of the River of Tiber, where trade and commerce across the Mediterranean occurred. read more

Ostia was important to Rome because it was Rome's seaport. The city of Rome , was situated 15 miles inland on the Tiber river. Ostia was at the mouth of the Tiber. It served as Rome's port for imports and exports and also has a protection against pirate raids into Rome itself. Ostia was important to Rome because it was Rome's seaport. read more

Rome was, understandably, the most important city in the Roman Empire. But even Rome couldn't do it all on its own. In this lesson, we'll explore the city of Ostia and learn about its role in the Roman Empire. read more