However, the city maintained a semi-autonomy and was turned into a Roman colony.

A little later, it was reestablished as a Roman colony of legionary veterans.

It became a Roman colony about the end of the first century and was famous for its schools.

The Roman colony developed on a south-facing terrace below the oppidum.

Also no Roman colonies were settled on the island.

Roman colonies, as will appear, did aim to provide land for those citizens who lacked it, but their military usefulness was never forgotten.

The arch stood behind the original naval gate of the early Roman colony.

The Jews settled in this Roman colony before the 3rd century.

Also during the reign of Hadrian, the city changed its status to become a Roman colony.

The two cities mentioned had been Roman colonies.