The Rutuli or Rutulians (ancient italic Rudhuli, "the red ones" with the meaning of "the blond ones") were members of a legendary Italic tribe. The Rutuli were located in a territory whose capital was the ancient town of Ardea, located about 35 km southeast of Rome.

The Rutuli or Rutulians (ancient italic Rudhuli, "the red ones" with the meaning of "the blond ones") were members of a legendary Italic tribe. The Rutuli were located in a territory whose capital was the ancient town of Ardea, located about 35 km southeast of Rome.