Would the Romans actually kill you if you crossed the Pomerium? What would happen if you tripped? Or a little kid innocently ran across, unaware of its significant? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Would the Romans actually kill you if you crossed the Pomerium? What would happen if you tripped? Or a little kid innocently ran across, unaware of its significant?

by TirousDidAThing

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Sorry, can you clarify what you mean? People crossed the pomerium all the time.