The store was probably the main reason the town existed.
This town existed well before the Spanish came in 1534.
The town has existed since at least the 10th century.
Therefore, it is likely that town have existed since 13th century.
The town is too ancient and perhaps existed since two thousands years.
Today, very little is left to indicate that a town ever existed.
Think about the context in which your town or city exists.
The town has existed for at least a thousand years.
The town existed between 1450 and 1600, when it was abandoned.
It is hard to believe that such towns still exist.