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the Romans defied the Italian confederation (Sabellians, Etrusci, Umbri and their allies the Gauls), starting the Samnite Wars.
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The consul general Manius Curius Dentatus occupied the Praetutii's region (around Interamnia).
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The city took the Latin name of Interamnia Praetuttorium ("City of the Praetutii between two rivers")
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Originally built to accommodate 3000 people it is still used for some sporting and cultural events today.
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Under Palazzo Salvini there is also the remains of a Roman domus (wealthy house) and a pavement dating from 1 BC with scenes of a fighting lion.