Editing Falisci (section)

==History==
The Falisci, often allied with the Etruscans, resisted [[ancient Rome|Rome]] for a long time. They were allied with [[Veii]] when it was defeated in 396 BC. In the aftermath, Falerii was occupied by the victorious Romans.{{sfn|Bakkum|2009|pp=38-9}} When, in 358, [[Tarquinia]] rebelled, the Falisci again took arms against Rome, but were again crushed c. 351 BC. This time an alliance was signed between the contenders, and a Roman garrison was settled in Falerii.{{sfn|Bakkum|2009|pp=39-40}}

The Falisci took advantage of the [[First Punic War]] to declare their independence, but their revolt ended in 241 BC with the death of 15,000 Falisci{{sfn|Bakkum|2009|pp=41-2}} and the destruction of Falerii; the survivors were moved to a new city, ''[[Falerii Novi]]''.{{sfn|Bakkum|2009|pp=42-4}}