The Rome we know today is much different than it was when it first started. When it first started it was all about geography. One major part of geography was the Tiber River, it supplied water and a way to travel. This was a big bonus because it was far enough away from the sea so they could escape the pirate attacks and raids. The seven mountains were also a huge bonus because we're able to protect themselves against further attacks. With Rome being a place where people could easily cross the river it was a sort of trade center for other merchants. There is a game called telephone and the original message changes almost every time someone reports a message. That's how people have different theories on how
