This city was (*) looted by Brennus's Gauls in 390 BC, centuries before it was pillaged by forces under Alaric.
Upon hearing that this city "was dead," a king was relieved to learn that the message did not refer to his pet chicken of the same name. The squawking of geese allegedly warned of an attack on this city that occurred after the Battle of Allia. In that attack on this city, a man exclaimed "Woe to the vanquished!" before throwing his sword on a scale. This city was (*) looted by Brennus's Gauls in 390 BC, centuries before it was pillaged by forces under Alaric. The term "Vandalism" derives from a sack of this city by the Vandal tribe. For 10 points, name this frequently-sacked capital which was built on seven hills near the Tiber River.
Upon hearing that this city "was dead," a king was relieved to learn that the message did not refer to his pet chicken of the same name.
Rome [or Roma] &lt;JB History&gt;