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title: Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5795/romulus--remus-panel-of-the-franks-casket/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5795.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5795.jpg)

## Image Caption

This panel depicts a scene from the famous [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) legend of twin brothers, [Romulus and Remus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Romulus_and_Remus/). Abandoned as children, they were rescued and suckled by a she-wolf (centre). Another wolf, perhaps her mate, licks their feet, while men with spears rush in from both sides to capture or save the twins. [Runes](https://www.worldhistory.org/runes/) around the edges describe the scene. According to the legend, [Romulus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Romulus_and_Remus/) was eventually murdered his brother and found the [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) of [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/). The Casket was donated by Sir [Augustus](https://www.worldhistory.org/augustus/) Wollaston [Franks](https://www.worldhistory.org/Franks/). Early 700s. From Auzon, Haute-Loire, Auvergne, modern-day France. (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 11). Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5795/romulus--remus-panel-of-the-franks-casket/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 11, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5795/romulus--remus-panel-of-the-franks-casket/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Romulus & Remus Panel of the Franks Casket." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Oct 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5795/romulus--remus-panel-of-the-franks-casket/>.

## License & Copyright

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