There is archaeological evidence of human occupation in the Rome area from at least 14,000 years, but the dense layer of much younger debris obscures Palaeolithic and Neolithic sites.[11] Evidence of stone tools, pottery ans stone weapons attest to at least 10,000 years of human presence.
Rome constitutes one of Italy's 8,101 communes, and is the largest both in terms of land area and population. it is governed by a mayor, currently Gianni Alemanno, and a city council.