Ancon, Is a part of the riuer of Nylus. Also a noble citie and hauen in Italy, in the countrey Picenum, which staudeth vpon the sea Adriaticum: and was so called, because the sea bankes there, doe beude in fourme like to an arme with the elbow. It was first builded by % people of Syracufis, afore the incarnation of Christ. 179. yeares. And the hauen was augmÊted by the noble Traianus emperour of Rome. After it was destroyed by Sarasins, and eftsoones builded and inhabited, and is now a famous citie.Ancus Marcius, The fourth king of Rome, sonne to the daughter of Numa Pompilius, and succeeded Tullus Hostilius. afore the incarnation of Christ. 642. yeares. He as well in ciuile pollicie, as martiall prowesse, was equall to any before him. Also he enlarged the citie, and made a bridge ouet Tiberis, and a prison in the middes of the citie to the terrout of offenders, which did daily encrease.