Septimontium

The Septimontium was a festival celebrated by the montani, residents of the seven hills associated with Rome. These hills were Oppius, Palatium, Velia, Fagutal, Cermalus, Caelius, and Cispius.

Map of the Seven Hills of Rome. (c) Cristiano64

Date: 11th December

The festival was held in September or, according to later calendars, on 11th December. During the Septimontium, Romans refrained from using horse-drawn vehicles.

The Septimontium was a way for the residents of the seven hills to come together and celebrate their shared identity. The festival was a reminder of the importance of unity and cooperation among the different communities that made up Rome.