CHAPTER V.THE DYNASTY OF THE TARQUINS.
Of the seven traditional kings of Rome, the last three were undoubtedly of Etruscan origin, and their reigns left in the city many traces of Etruscan influence.

The Etruscans were great builders, and the only buildings of importance that Rome possessed, until a much later period, were erected under this dynasty.

The names of these kings are said to have been LUCIUS TARQUINIUS PRISCUS, SERVIUS TULLIUS, his son-in-law, and LUCIUS TARQUINIUS SUPERBUS.
Under the first of these kings were built the fine temple of JUPITER CAPITOLINUS, on the Capitoline Hill, and near by shrines to JUNO and MINERVA.

This temple to Jupiter was called the CAPITOLIUM, and from it we get our word CAPITOL.

It was looked upon as the centre of Roman religion and authority, and at times the Senate was convened in it.
During this reign the famous CLOACA MAXIMA, or great sewer intended to drain the Campagna, is also said to have been constructed.