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The birth of Rome celebrated across the city - in pictures

The birth of Rome: Men belonging to historical groups march dressed as ancient Romans
Men belonging to historical groups march, dressed as ancient Romans, in front of the Colosseum to mark the anniversary of the legendary foundation of the eternal city in 753 B.C Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Romans Celebrate the 2,766th Anniversary of Their City
Roman soldiers get ready to march in the parade Photograph: Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Romans Celebrate the 2,766th Anniversary of Their City
Denizens of ancient Rome participate in re-enactments Photograph: Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Romans Celebrate the 2,766th Anniversary of Their City
Roman maids prepare their garments Photograph: Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images
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The soldiers begin their march Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Romans Celebrate the 2,766th Anniversary of Their City
Onlookers admire soldiers passing the Colosseum Photograph: Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Men belonging to historical groups dress
Soldier looks out on the crowds Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Ancient Roman costumed people parade in the ancient areas of Colosseum, Cir
The Colosseum, Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum were filled with people enjoying the festivities Photograph: Andrew Medichini/AP
The birth of Rome: Romans Celebrate the 2,766th Anniversary of Their City
Ancient gladiators march in the parade Photograph: Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images
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A lady reclines as the soldiers walk by Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
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Children dressed as ancient Romans join in the celebrations Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Men belonging to historical groups march
Soldiers carrying brightly-coloured shields during the procession Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Men belonging to historical groups fight
Roman gladiators engage in a fight as part of a show in Rome's Circo Massimo Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
The birth of Rome: Romans Celebrate the 2,766th Anniversary of Their City
An ancient barbarian soldier gestures as he marches Photograph: Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images
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Female warriors engage in battle Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
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Women put on a dance display on the approach to the Colosseum Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
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