Ancient authorities state that in this marshy area the roots of a fig tree (Ficus Ruminalis) caught and stopped the basket carrying Romulus and Remus as it floated along on the Tiber current. The place therefore has a high symbolic significance.
Ancient writings describe the location where the roots of a fig tree (Ficus Ruminalis) stopped the basket carrying Romulus and Remus from floating on the Tiber current, which holds symbolic significance.