Its original name was Ephy're.
[2] Preparations for building the Capitol were made in this reign.

The city was likewise fortified with stone walls, and the cloacae, or common sewers, constructed by the munificence of this prince.

(See Introd.) [3] The history of the elder Tarquin presents insuperable difficulties.

We are told that his original name was Lu'cumo; but that, as has been mentioned in the Introduction, was the Etrurian designation of a chief magistrate.

One circumstance, however, is unquestionable, that with him began the greatness and the splendour of the Roman city.