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Italy/Alpes Cottiae Capital of Cottii Tribe, voluntarily joined Rome and made Capital of above province
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Segusio
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Italy/Apulia Originally founded by the Greeks, served as the center of a fishery
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Barium
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Italy/Apulia Of Etruscan origin
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Blera
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Italy/Apulia Site of the one of the most infamous Roman defeats in history
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Cannae
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Italy/Apulia Important commercial center for ceramics and pottery
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Canusium
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Italy/Apulia Now home of the Castello Normanno
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Genusia
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Italy/Apulia Notorious for its solar and fire cult
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Gnatia
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In 212 BC, the site of the destruction of Flaccus' Roman army by Hannibal
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Herdonia
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Italy/Apulia Important city of Messapian origin
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Hydruntum
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Italy/Apulia After the fall of Western Empire was sacked by the Ostrogoth king Totila
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Lupiae
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Italy/Apulia Modern town of Mattinata
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Matinum
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Italy/Apulia Presently known as Vieste
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Merinum
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Italy/Apulia Developed as a small fishing port, built on the ruins of Netium
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Natiolum
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Italy/Apulia Named after adjacent salt marsh
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Salapia
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Italy/Apulia Located on the Appian Way
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Silvium
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Italy/Apulia Allegedly founded by Diomedes, important port city
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Sipontum
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Italy/Apulia Modern city is called Trani
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Turenum
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Italy/Bruttium Formerly known as Castrum Vetus
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Caulonia
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Italy/Bruttium Place where Alaric's tomb is located
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Consentia
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Italy/Bruttium Site of the philosopher Pythagoras' first school
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Crotona
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Italy/Bruttium Existence confirmed by the Itinerary of Antoninus Pius
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Muranum
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Italy/Bruttium Only city of Bruttium that remained loyal to Rome during 2nd Punic War
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Petelia
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Italy/Bruttium One of the most important cities in Magna Graecia
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Rhegium
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Italy/Bruttium Birthplace of the statesman/scholar Cassiodorus
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Scylettium
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Italy/Bruttium Essentially took the place of the former city of Sybaris
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Thurii
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Italy/Bruttium Colony in 194 BC, almost completely abandoned by the fall of the Western Empire
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Vibo Valentia
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Italy/Calabria major center of Roman naval power, had about 100,000 inhabitants
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Brundisium
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Italy/Calabria Located northwest of modern Brindisi
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Caelia
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Italy/Calabria According to Pliny the Elder had a well with strangely constant water level
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Manduria
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Italy/Calabria Founded by Lucius Caecilius Metellus in 251 BC
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Matheola
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Italy/Calabria Site of the Modern Nardo, became important city of the Byzantine empire
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Neretum
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Italy/Calabria located on the point of the heel of the Italian peninsula
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Sallentinum
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Italy/Calabria Originally established by the Spartans
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Tarentum
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Italy/Calabria Destroyed by Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War when he realized it was indefensible
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Terina
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Italy/Calabria Founded by the Uxens, later sacked by the Turks in 1537
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Uxentum
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Italy/Calabria also known as Baris and Baretum
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Veretum
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Italy/Campania Burnt by Hannibal but rebuilt in 210 BC
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Accerae
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Italy/Campania Site of an infamous stunt by Caligula in the adjacent eponymous bay
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Baiae
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Italy/Campania Popular resort town
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Bauli
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Italy/Campania Formerly 2nd to Rome lost its status after supporting Hannibal
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Capua
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Italy/Campania Richer city of the two that were permanently destroyed by Vesuvius
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Herculaneum
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Italy/Campania Primary Residence of esteemed general Scipio Africanus
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Liternum
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Italy/Campania Site of the largest Roman naval base
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Misenum
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Italy/Campania Arguably the leading city of Magna Graecia
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Neapolis
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Italy/Campania Site of the Emperor Augustus's death
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Nola
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Italy/Campania Became involved in a riot with nearby town of Pompeii
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Nuceria
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Italy/Campania Destroyed by Mount Vesuvius
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Pompeii
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Italy/Campania Most likely setting of the Satyricon
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Puteoli
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Italy/Campania Became major administrative center in the late 3rd Century
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Salernum
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Italy/Campania Destroyed by Sulla in 89 BC/later rebuilt
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Stabiae
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Italy/Campania Site of major Roman victory in first Samnite War
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Suessula
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Italy/Campania Allegedly founded by Liparus, grandson of Odysseus and Circe
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Surrentum
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Italy/Campania Previously a settlement of the Oscans, colonized by Rome in 194 BC
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Volturnum
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Italy/Etruria Situated between the mouths of the Po and Adige rivers
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Adria
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Italy/Etruria 3rd largest city in Italy during the Augustan period
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Arretium
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Italy/Etruria Built over Etruscan settlement, Trajan constructed a harbor here in 2nd century
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Centumcellae
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Italy/Etruria Important Etruscan city with peak population of possibly 40,000
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Cerveteri
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Italy/Etruria Founded in 59 BC for army veterans
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Florentia
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Italy/Etruria Located South of modern L'Aquila
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Fossae
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Italy/Etruria Established in 245 BCE
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Fregenae
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Italy/Etruria Location of a conference between the 3 triumvirs (Caesar, Pompey and Crassus)
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Luca
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Italy/Etruria Located on the Gulf of La Spezia, used as base for quarrying of marbles
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Luna
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Italy/Etruria Razed in 40 BC by Octavian after Lucius Antonius took refuge there
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Perusia
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Italy/Etruria originally located on shore of Arno River but the river shifted to the west
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Pisae
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Italy/Etruria Site of the demise of the conspirator Catiline
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Pistorium
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Italy/Etruria Known for its iron production and metallurgy
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Populonia
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Italy/Etruria Development lead to decline of its neighbors, captured by Rome in 294 BC
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Rusellae
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Italy/Etruria Allegedly founded by two nephews of Romulus after he slew their father Remuss
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Saena Iulia
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Italy/Etruria Several of the Kings of Rome were descendants of ruler of this city
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Tarquinii
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Italy/Etruria Leading Etruscan city, occupied by Rome after its capture in 396 BC
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Veii
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Italy/Etruria Famous for its goldsmiths
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Vetulonia
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Italy/Etruria Name means "Kings Road:"
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Vicus Regius
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Italy/Etruria Conquered by Rome in 280 BC, never much more than a minor town
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Visentium
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Italy/Etruria Continuously inhabited since 8th century BC, member of Etruscan League
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Volaterrae
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Italy/Etruria Name of two cities, the 2nd was founded by the Romans with survivors from the 1st
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Volsinii
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Italy/Etruria Affluent Etruscan city, lost importance after Roman conquest
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Vulci
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Site of two major battles during the Year of Four Emperors
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Bedriacum
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana In 4th century BCE occupied by Celtic Boii, became a municipium in 196 BCE
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Bononia
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Located near the Po river, destroyed by Byzantines to prevent its capture
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Brixellum
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Marcus Claudius Marcellus won spolia optima here for slaying Gallic king Viridomarus
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Clastidium
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Name means "I shine among the gods", site of a Populares defeat in 82 BC
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Faventia
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Founded in the spot of Gaulish settlement Vicumvia, destroyed by Constantine I
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Fidentia
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Named after Sulla, modern city hosts a racing circuit
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Forum Cornelii
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Possibly founded in 188 BC by Gaius Livius Salinator, son of the victor at Metaurus
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Forum Livii
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana City of Ligurian origin
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Luceria
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Located at an important crossroads, referred to as most beautiful by Cicero
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Mutina
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Frequently sacked and devastated but always recovered
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Placentia
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Possibly named after a kind of circular shield, now famous for its cheese
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Parma
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Capital of Western Empire from 402 until its demise in 476
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Ravenna
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Italy/Gallia Cispadana Construction began by Marcus Aemilius Lepidus
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Regium Lepidi
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Italy/ Gallia Transpadana/Alpes Graiae formerly a center of the Salassi, after 11 BC became capital of Alpes Graiae province
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Augusta Praetoria
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana like Rome situated on seven hills, modern city is one of rainiest in Italy
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Baretium
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Founded by the Celtic Tribe the Cenomani, it had a peak population of 10,000
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Bergomum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Also known as Forum Vibii
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Caburrum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Town center was established at behest of Caesar in 1st century BC
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Comum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Located 12 miles away from modern Milan
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Legnanum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Capital of Western Empire from 286 to 402
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Mediolanum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Present day city is location of a famous race track
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Modoetia
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Temporarily destroyed in 386 by usurper Magnus Maximus
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Novaria
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Name allegedly derives from Campi Raudi where Gaius Marius defeated the Cimbri
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Rhaudum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Named after the local Taurini tribe, unlike its modern successor it was a very small city
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Taurinorum
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Italy/Gallia Transpadana Site of Aurelian's decisive victory over the Juthungi tribe
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Ticinum
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Italy/Latium Summer vacation spot for Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Septimius Severus
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Anagnia
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Italy/Latium Birthplace of Emperors Caligula and Nero
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Antium
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Italy/Latium Punished by Rome after withholding support during 2nd Punic War
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Ardea
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Italy/Latium Early rival of Rome as a leader of the Latin League
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Aricia
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Italy/Latium Birthplace of Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero)
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Arpinum
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Italy/Latium Site of the death of the infamous Publius Clodius Pulcher at the hands of Titus Milo
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Bovillae
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Italy/Latium Site of the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino
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Casinum
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Italy/Latium Place where the triumvir Lepidus was exiled to
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Circeii
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Italy/Latium Name of two cities, one "vetus", the other "nova"
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Fabrateria
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Italy/Latium Birthplace of Emperor Vespasian
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Falacrinum
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Italy/Latium Located just above the Via Latina, served as a place where hostages were detained
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Ferentinum
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Italy/Latium In 27 AD, site of deadliest stadium collapse in history that killed over 20,000
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Fidenae
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Italy/Latium Name means "landing place" in Greek
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Formiae
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Italy/Latium Devastated after refusing to surrender to Hannibal
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Frusino
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Italy/Latium First appeared in 338 BC during the Latin War
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Fundi
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Italy/Latium Located near the extinct volcanic crater lake Gabinus
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Gabii
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Conquered by Rome in 338 BC, birthplace of Emperor Antoninus Pius
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Lanuvium
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Italy/Latium Possibly the original capital of Italy, later united with the above city
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Laurentum
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Italy/Latium Site of a Roman defeat during the Second Samnite War
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Lautulae
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Italy/Latium Allegedly named by Aeneas after Lavinia the daughter of King Latinus of the Latins
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Lavinium
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Italy/Latium First captured by Rome in 493 BC, located just north of Antium
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Longula
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Italy/Latium Destroyed by the Saracens in 883
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Minturnae
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Birthplace of Emperor Nerva, also a fictional land in the works of CS Lewis
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Narnia
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Italy/Latium One of the "Keys of Etruria", became a municipium after Social War
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Nepete
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Italy/Latium Part of the Latin League, later merged with Ficulea
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Nomentum
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Italy/Latium Possibly the first colony of Rome, served as Rome's seaport
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Ostia
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Italy/Latium Favorite summer resort for many wealthy Romans
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Praeneste
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Italy/Latium Flourishing Volsci city, destroyed by Rome in 4th century BC but recovered
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Privernum
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Italy/Latium Birthplace of writer Marcus Terentius Varro, home of the Flavia gens
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Reate
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Italy/Latium Birthplace of the Empire
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Rome
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Italy/Latium Supported Gaius Marius and was subsequently punished by Sulla,
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Setia
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Italy/Latium Established by Rome's 7th and final king, the tyrannical Tarquin the Proud
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Signia
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Italy/Latium Baths were the site of the suicide of Praetorian Guard Prefect Tigellinus
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Sinuessa
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Italy/Latium Volscian town thrice captured by Rome, became a municipium via Lex Iulia
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Sora
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Italy/Latium Name means "under the lake", home of Nero's luxurious villa
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Sublaqueum
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Italy/Latium Described by Livy as one of the "keys of Etruria"
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Sutrium
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Italy/Latium Sabine city, home of Villa Adriana
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Tibur
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Italy/Latium Birthplace of Emperor Galba
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Terracina
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Italy/Latium First self-governing city affiliated with Rome
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Tusculum
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Italy/Latium Volscian city captured in 367 BC by Marcus Furius Camillus
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Velitrae
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Italy/Latium Located approximately 50 miles north of Rome
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Viterbium
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Italy/Liguria Now known as the city of 100 spires
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Albingaunum
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Italy/Liguria Capital of the Intimili, razed by Otho and Vitellius, recovered to substantial prosperity
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Albium Intemelium
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Italy/Liguria Original inhabitants, the Statielli were slaughtered by consul Marcus Popilius Laenas
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Aquae Statiellae
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Italy/Liguria Located 25 miles northwest of modern Savona
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Crixia
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Italy/Liguria Major military station, located on a junction between several great roads
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Dertona
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Italy/Liguria Name may derive from Latin word for knee or the two faced god Janus
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Genua
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Italy/Liguria Founded by Dectunini tribe, was abandoned in 452 after repeated barbarian invasions
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Libarna
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Italy/Liguria Later became a base of the Byzantine fleet in the Tyrrhenian Sea
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Portus Veneris
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Italy/Liguria Coastal city, now known as Vado Ligure
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Vada Sabatia
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Italy/Lucania Location of a Bronze tablet called Tabula Bantina
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Bantia
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Italy/Lucania Founded in 470-1 BC by Micythus the tyrant of Rhegion
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Buxentum
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Italy/Lucania Founded during the Samnite Wars, was a strong fortress during the Social Wars
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Grumentum
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Italy/Lucania Site of a Roman defeat to the legendary King Pyrrhus of Epirus
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Heraclea
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Italy/Lucania Site of indecisive battle between Hannibal and Marcus Claudius Marcellus
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Numistro
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Italy/Lucania Ruins are known for three large temples, acquired by Rome after the Pyrrhic War
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Paestum
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Italy/Lucania Often confused with a identically named city in Bruttium, located close to Heraclea
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Pandosia
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Italy/Lucania Conquered by Rome during the 4th century BC
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Potentia
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Italy/Lucania Its citizens were allegedly lazy and hedonistic like its neighbor and rival Sybaris
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Siris
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Italy/Lucania Has one of the best preserved ancient fortresses in the province of Lucania
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Tegianum
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Italy/Raetia Grew on two sides of the river Brenta
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Ausugum
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Italy/Raetia Important supplier of copper and iron
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Belunum
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Italy/Raetia Originally just fortifications, a town later grew around it
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Bilitio
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Italy/Raetia Name refers to its vital position on mountain passes between N. Italy and Hinterrhein
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Clavenna
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Italy/Raetia Founded by the Rhaetians, obtained municipium status in 49 BC
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Feltria
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Italy/Raetia Name means "bridge over the Inn river"
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Oenipons
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Italy/Raetia I Named after the talented general Drusus the Elder brother of Emperor Tiberius
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Pons Drusi
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Italy/Raetia Now called San Lorenzo di Sebato in Italian
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Sebatum
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Italy/Picenum developed by Greek colonists from Syracuse, name stems from Greek word for Elbow
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Ancona
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Italy/Picenum First destroyed by the Visigoths in 410
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Aprutium
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Italy/Picenum First city to rise up against Rome during the Social War
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Asculum
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Italy/Picenum Protected by the family of Pompey, became a municipium 157 BC
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Auximum
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Italy/Picenum Birthplace of Caesar's former Lieutenant and later opponent Titus Labienus
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Cingulum
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Italy/Picenum Religious center of the Picentes tribe named in honor of their goddess Cupra
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Cupra Maritima
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Italy/Picenum Founded by Augustus after victory at Actium, decayed in late antiquity
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Falerio
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Italy/Picenum According to Cato the Elder its soldiers were known for their faith and readiness
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Firmum
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Italy/Picenum Named after Gaius Sempronius Gracchus
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Forum Sempronii
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Italy/Picenum Growth of neighboring Ancona lead to its steady decline
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Numana
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Italy/Picenum Situated on the right bank of the (Chienti) Flusor River
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Pausulae
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Italy/Picenum Had the largest theater in Picenum
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Ricina
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Italy/Picenum Received municipium status in 1st century BC, had temples of Jupiter and Feronia
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Septempeda
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Italy/Picenum Became Municipium after 49 BC, flourished until the reign of Antoninus Pius
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Trea
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Italy/Picenum Present day is the site of the largest archaeological park in the region
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Urbs Salvia
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Italy/Samnium was founded by Sulla in 89 BC, changed names many times over its history
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Abellinum
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Italy/Samnium At first a steadfast Roman ally of the social war, was severely punished after defecting
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Aesernia
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Italy/Samnium Temple of Jovis Aternium, apparently the site of monumental bridge
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Aternum
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Italy/Samnium Name means "good wind"
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Beneventum
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Italy/Samnium Originally a capital of the Pentri tribe, later colonized by Triumvirates and Vespasian
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Bovianum
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Italy/Samnium Chief city of the Caudini
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Caudium
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Italy/Samnium chief city of the Caraceni tribe, now called Casoli
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Cluviae
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Italy/Samnium Leading city of the Paeglini, played a major role in the Roman Civil War
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Corfinium
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Italy/Samnium key city of the Frentani, became a thriving, opulent Roman municipium
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Histonium
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Italy/Samnium Founded by the Samnites, original city destroyed by earthquake in the 14th century
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Larinum
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Italy/Samnium Established by the Frentani tribe
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Ortona
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Italy/Samnium Birthplace of Ovid
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Sulmo
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Italy/Samnium Chief City of the Marrucini, had a population of around 60,000
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Teate
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Italy/Samnium Scipio Africanus founded a colony here
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Telesia
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Italy/Samnium Birthplace of the poet Horace, sacked by the Heruls after fall of Western Empire
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Venusia
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Italy/Umbria One of the more important Sabine cities, was conquered by Rome in 293 BC
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Amiternum
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Italy/Umbria After crossing the Rubicon, Caesar made his appeal to legions in this city's forum
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Ariminium
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Italy/Umbria Former Temple of Minerva now a church, future home of St. Francis
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Asisium
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Italy/Umbria Named after the city's Temple of Fortuna, first appeared in 49 BC
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Fanum Fortunae
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Italy/Umbria City of relatively late origin with no city walls, located along the Flaminian Way
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Fulginium
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Italy/Umbria Established by Augustus as a reward for soldiers who stood with him in Perusine War
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Hispellum
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Italy/Umbria Home to 7 bronze tablets that were useful in understanding early Roman religion
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Iguvium
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Italy/Umbria Name means between two rivers , birthplace of Emperor Tacitus and his brother
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Interamna
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Italy/Umbria Originally a Etrusco-Oscan settlement, became a municipium by 90 BC
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Mevania
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Italy/Umbria Birthplace of renegade general Quintus Sertorius
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Nursia
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Italy/Umbria Established in 184 BC, became important trading center
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Pisaurum
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Italy/Umbria Home of the playwright Plautus
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Sarsina
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Italy/Umbria First settled in 4th century BC by the Gallic Senones tribe
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Sena Gallica
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Italy/Umbria Publius Decius Mus devoted himself here during the Roman victory over Samnium
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Sentinum
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Italy/Umbria Managed to repulse Hannibal after Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene
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Spoletium
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Italy/Umbria Heavily fortified city whose name means Border
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Tuder
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Made the principal fortress against barbarians of north and east by Marcus Aurelius
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Aquileia
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Apparently furnished many recruits for Augustus's cohortes urbanae
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Ateste
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Faithful Roman ally during 2nd Punic wars, rebuilt after being destroyed by Insubres
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Brixia
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6Italy/Venetia et Histria Never fully recovered from destruction by Vespasian's commander Primus in 69 AD
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Cremona
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Italy/Venetia et Histria port city, had a system of channels described by Pliny the Elder
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Hadria
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Birthplace of Roman Biographer Cornelius Nepos
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Hostilia
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Birthplace of the historian Livy
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Patavium
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Italy/Venetia et Histria For loyalty to Caesar, its inhabitants were exempted from conscription for 10 years
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Opitergium
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Located North of Verona
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Sarni
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Once a city of the Veneti tribe, later the birthplace of Ostrogothic chieftain Totila
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Tarvisium
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Originally an Illyrian settlement, colonial status in 46 BC, later a major port city in Italy
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Tergestum
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Named as a tribute to the Roman god Neptune
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Tridentum
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Historical capital of the Friuli, importance increased after decline of Aquileia
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Utinum
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Came into existence in 421, modern city famous for its canals
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Venetiae
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Italy/Venetia et Histria Was later the setting of two Shakespearian Plays, though neither is in the Roman era
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Verona
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Italy/Venetia et Histria In 157 BC was given name meaning "victorious"
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Vicetia
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Sardinia Capital of the Roman Province of Sardinia
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Caralis
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Sardinia Location of the revolt of Hampsicora
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Cornus
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Sardinia Allegedly the island's first city, declined after Vandal's took over Sardinia
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Nora
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Sardinia Settled by either the Nuragics or Phoencians, important port city
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Olbia
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Sardinia Originally founded by the Carthaginians, was a supporter of Pompey during Civil War
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Sulci
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Sardinia
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Turris Libisonis
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Sardinia Located 3 miles (5 km) north of modern Ales
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Usellis
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Sicilia Rome laid siege to the city during 1st Punic War, became prosperous under Romans
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Agrigentum
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Sicilia Named after the greek word for sickle because of the curving shape of its harbor
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Drepanum
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Sicilia Founded in 688 BC by Rhodians and Cretans, city disappeared during Roman era
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Gela
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Sicilia Founded by the Siculian tyrant Archonides, declined by the time of Augustus
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Halaesa
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Sicilia Sat a top a hill about 5 km from Tyrrhenian Sea
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Haluntium
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Sicilia Once prosperous, was permanently destroyed by the forces of Hannibal Mago
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Himera
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Sicilia At least three cities bore this name, the most significant of which was Gereatis
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Hybla
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Sicilia Used as Agrippa's base during the Sicilian Revolt
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Lipara
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Sicilia Served as the Carthaginian base of power in Sicily, withstood 9 year Roman siege
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Lilybaeum
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Sicilia Named in honor of the Greek City of Messene,
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Messana
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Sicilia Name means "sheltered harbor", conquered by Rome in 254 BC
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Panormus
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Sicilia Major city of the Elymians, name changed from Egesta (poverty) to avoid ill omens
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Segesta
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Sicilia Home of legendary engineer Archimedes, city in New York was named after it
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Syracuse
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Sicilia Site of a Naval Battle between Octavian and Sextus Pompey
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Tauromenium
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Sicilia Founded next to the destroyed city of Himera
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Thermae
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Sicilia Location of a minor Roman naval victory during the 1st Punic War
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Tyndaris
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Corsica Provincial Capital of Corsica, never regained its prominence after a fire in 410
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Aleria
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France/Aquitania I Name means "silver market' allegedly the site of the beheading of Saint Marcellus
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Argentomagus
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France/Aquitania I Name means "villa of Aurelius"
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Aureliacum
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France/Aquitania I Most of 40,000 inhabitants were annihilated after Caesar's successful siege in 52 BC
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Avaricum
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France/Aquitania I named after local tribe whose name means "those who vanquish by the elm"
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Lemovices
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France/Aquitania I name means sacred forest in Gaulish, later renamed after the tribe to Arvernis
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Nemessos
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France/Aquitania I Capital of the Ruteni tribe, also known as Civitas Rutenorum
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Segodunum
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France/Aquitania II 2nd or 3rd oldest city in France
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Aginnum
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France/Aquitania II Site of a major Roman defeat in Cimbrian War which killed Consul Cassius Longinus
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Burdigala
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France/Aquitania II Recently a prehistoric stone with carving of a horse was discovered here
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Iculisma
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founded by the Pictones tribe, site of at least 3 aqueducts
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Pictavium
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France/Aquitania II Chief city of the Santones tribe, later became important center in Gallia Aquitania
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Santonum
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France/Aquitania II Name likely derived from Proto-Celtic word for "good or worthy"
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Vesunna
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France/Aquitania III Novempopulana Later razed by Vikings in 841
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Benearnum
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France/Aquitania III Novempopulana Capital of the province of Novempopulana until the 8th century
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Elusa
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France/Alpes Graiae et Poenine Started to gain prominence in late antiquity
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Darentasia
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France/Alpes Maritimae Name means opposite city
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Antipolis
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France/Alpes Maritimae Longtime Capital of Alpes Maritima province, once a rival of Nice
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Cemenelunum
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France/Alpes Maritima Briefly the Capital of Alpes Maritima, was location of an ITT in 2013 Tour de France
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Ebrodunum
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France/Belgica I Strategically important Gallic village
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Alaudanum
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France/Belgica I Located on the Zorn river, modern city of Brumath
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Brucomagus
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France/Belgica I Was a capital of the Aedui tribe
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Cabillonum
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France/Belgica I Lies on the upper course of the river Saar, a mithraeum was found here in 1895
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Pons Sarravi
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France/Belgica I Capital of the Leuci tribe
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Tullum
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France/Belgica I Modern city is the location of a major factory for Peugeot
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Vesulium
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France/Belgica II Modern city of Soissons
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Augusta Suessonium
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France/Belgica II Capital city of the Nervii tribe
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Bagacum
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France/Belgica II In Gaulish its name means "a place where judgments are made"
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Bratuspantium
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France/Belgica II Named after the native Caleti tribe, overlooks the straights of Dover
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Caletum
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France/Belgica II Name possibly means "clearing on the ridge"
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Cristoilum
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France/Belgica II Name means Estate of Terentius
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Derenciacum
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France/Belgica II Former Capital of the Remi tribe, became the capital of Belgica Secunda
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Durocortorum
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France/Belgica II Known for a tall lighthouse (39 AD) Tour d'Ordre, which toppled into the sea in 1644
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Gesoriacum
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France/Belgica II Originally founded by the Atrebates tribe, famous for its arts and crafts
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Nemetacum
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France/Belgica II Originally the chief settlement of the Ambiani Tribe
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Samarobriva
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France/Belgica II Home of the Tricasses tribe, also known as Augustobona
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Tricassium
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France/Germania I Site of Roman Emperor Julian's victory over the Alemanni
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Argentoratum
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France/Lugdunensis I Site of Caesar's brilliant victory over the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix
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Alesia
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France/Lugdunensis I Name is Latin for "hot waters"
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Aquae Calidae
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France/Lugdunensis I Home of the Bodiocassi tribe
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Augustodurum
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France/Lugdunensis I Modern city of Feurs
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Forum Segusiavorum
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France/Lugdunensis I Birthplace of Emperor Claudius, capital of Gallia Lugdenensis
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Lugdunum
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France/Lugdenensis I Place where the Macon treasure was discovered in 1764
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Matisco
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France/Lugdenensis I Situated on a hill on the right bank of the river Loire
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Nevirnum
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France/Lugdenensis II Originally home of the Aulerci tribe but was later taken by the Eburovices tribe
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Aulercorum
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France/Lugdunensis II Home of the Viducasses tribe
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Aregenua
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France/Lugdenensis II Principal port of the Calates tribe
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Caracotinum
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France/Lugdenensis Originally a capital of the Bellovaci tribe
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Caesaromagus
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France/Lugdenensis II Name means "combat field" in Latin
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Catumagos
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France/Lugdunensis II Name means Troop Fortification, hosted a garrison during Empire's last years
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Coriallum
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France/Lugdunensis II Port of the Unelli tribe
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Crouciatonum
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France/Lugdunensis II Capital of the Abrincatui tribe,
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Ingena
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France/Lugdunensis II Founded by the Veliocasses tribe, chief city of Lugdenensis II
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Rotomagus
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France/Lugdenensis III Formerly named after Veneti tribi until Romans slaughtered or enslaved all its citizens
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Darioritum
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France//Lugdunensis III Name means the "Temple of Mars"
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Fanum Martis
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France/Lugdunensis III Later a major city in the Duchy of Brittany
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Civitas Riedonum
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France/Lugdunensis III became known as the "Black City" because of its slate roofs
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Iuliomagus
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France/ Lugdunensis III named after the Namnetes Tribe, name possibly means "river stream"
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Portus Namnetus
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France/Lugdenensis III Chief city of the Turones tribe, became a metropolis by 380
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Turonum
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France/Lugdunensis III Primary City of the Cenomani tribe, ancient wall around modern day circuit still exists
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Vindinum
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France/Lugdunensis III Originally the capital of the Osimii tribe
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Vorgium
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Most important city of the above province, did not become important until 375
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Agedincum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Close to the location of the battle of the Cataulanian Fields
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Augustobona
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia became a provincial capital in the 3rd century, located on the Yonne River
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Autessiodorum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia One of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe, name derived from river Autura
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Autricum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Name means either "place of Balbo" or "of the dumb or silent men"
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Balbiniacum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Name means the "property of the Breton"
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Bretiginiacum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Prosperous commercial city on the Loire river
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Cenabum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia
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Iatinum
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France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Home of the Parisii tribe, location of Labienus's defeat of Camulogenus
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Lutetia
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France/Maxima Sequanorum Its Roman theater was one of the largest in Gaul
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Epomanduodurum
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France/Maxima Sequanorum Destroyed by Attila the Hun in 451 and again by the Saracens in the 8th century
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Luxovium
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France/Maxima Sequanorum the Roman aligned Aedui's defeat here gave Caesar the basis to further conquer Gaul
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Magetobria
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France/Maxima Sequanorum Described by Caesar as the largest city of the Sequani tribe
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Vesontio
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France/ Narbonensis I Birthplace of Emperor Constantine II, reached its peak in 4th and 5th centuries
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Arelate
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France/Narbonensis I Modern successor is unknown but it may be Ales
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Arisitum
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France/Narbonensis I Founded by Rome in 36 BC, it was later a Cathar stronghold
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Baeterrae
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France/ Narbonensis I Modern City's metro area is located near Lac du Bourget
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Camberia
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France/Narbonensis I Located on the River Aude
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Carcasum
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France/Narbonensis I Former capital of the Volcae Tribe, name loosely means "swamp city"
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Luteva
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France/ Narbonensis I the oldest city of Modern France, major center of maritime trade
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Massilia
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France/ Narbonensis I namesake of province of Gallia Narbonensis, had as many as a 100,000 inhabitants
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Narbo
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France/ Narbonensis I Home of the Maison Carree one of the best preserved Roman temples
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Nemausus
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France/Narbonensis I Located south of Narbo almost on the border of Hispania
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Ruscino
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France/Narbonensis II Home of the Albigeois tribe, later a modest Roman settlement
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Alba
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France/Narbonensis II Home of the Ligurian tribe the Oxybii, later know as Canua
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Aegitna
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France/Narbonensis II Founded by Roman Consul Sextius Calvinus in 123 BC, metropolis of its province
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Aquae Sextiae
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France/Narbonensis II Capital of the Bodiontici tribe, known for its thermal waters
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Dinia
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France/Narbonensis II Birthplace of the conqueror of the Roman Britain, Gnaeus Julius Agricola
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Forum Iulii
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France/ Narbonensis II Religious center of the Vocontii tribe
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Lucus Augusti
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France/Narbonensis II Major dye manufacturing center, known for producing purple dye for emperor's robes
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Telo Martius
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France/Narbonensis II started as Roman military outpost, city later moved to the banks of the river Garonne
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Tolosa
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France/Narbonensis II Before it became a city was the site of a Roman military camp
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Vapincum
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France/Viennensis Site of a massive Roman defeat after a squabble between the two consuls
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Arausio
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France/Viennensis One of the three main cities of the Cavares tribe, later briefly home to the Papacy
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Avennio
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France/Viennensis Located in the Durance Valley at the foot of the Luberon mountains
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Cabellio
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France/Viennensis Modern city now referred to as the door to the South of France
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Valentia
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France/Viennensis Once capital of the Vocontii tribe, became one of the richest cities in the province
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Vasio
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France/Viennensis Shared a name with much more famous modern city in Austria
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Vienna
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Spain/Carthaginensis Place where the father of Scipio Africanus was slain in battle after being betrayed
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Castulo
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Spain/Carthaginensis Place where Sulpicius Galba took refuge during Vindex's Anti Neronian revolt
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Clunia
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Spain/Carthaginensis Name means "confluence"
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Complutum
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Spain/Carthaginensis Coastal city south of Saguntum
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Dianium
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Spain/Carthaginensis Estabilished by colonists from Achaean city of Helike
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Ilici
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Spain/Carthaginensis Located just east of Saltiga
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Libisosa
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Spain/Cartaginensis Latin name means "place of light" or "bright place"
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Lucentum
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Spain/Carthaginensis Site of the Carthaginian capital of Hispania that was spectacularly seized by Scipio
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Novo Carthago
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Spain/Carthaginensis Name became term for suicidal last stand after its inhabitants defense against Rome
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Numantia
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Spain/Carthaginensis First settlers were Armenian, its siege by Hannibal triggered the 2nd Punic War
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Saguntum
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Spain/Carthaginensis Located Northwest of Ilici and Novo Carthago
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Saltiga
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Spain/Carthaginensis Name means "dominating over the valley"
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Segontia
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Spain/Carthaginensis Became a center of the Meseta central after Sertorian Wars
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Segobriga
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Spain/Carthaginensis Possible site of a battle where Sertorian lieutenant Hirtuleius was killed
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Segovia
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Spain/Carthaginensis City of the Carpetani tribe, never a provincial capital but gained importance
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Toletum
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Spain/Carthaginensis Name means strength or valor in Latin
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Valentia
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Spain/Gallaecia Originally inhabited by the Astures tribe, Roman city was founded in 14 BC
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Asturica
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Spain/Gallaecia Important city for maritime trade
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Brigantium
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Spain/Gallaecia' Located at the confluence of the Sar and Ulla rivers, named in honor of Vespasian
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Iria Flavia
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Spain/Gallaecia Located just east of Asturica
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Lancia
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Spain/Lusitania Capital of Lusitania, initially used to resettle veterans of Cantabrian War
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Augusta Emerita
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Spain/Lusitania Located in the valley of the River Alagon
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Caparra
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Spain/Lusitania Located on the Via de la Plata north of modern Merida
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Norba Caesarina
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Spain/Lusitania Located on the Durius river north of Salamantica
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Oceloduri
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Spain/Lusitania Home of the 1st century Tormes Bridge, originally a Celitiberian fort
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Salamantica
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Spain/Tarraconensis Despite its size now in Roman times was greatly eclipsed by its neighbor Tarragona
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Barcino
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Spain/Tarraconensis Infamous praetorian guard prefect Sejanus was its benefactor
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Bilibilis
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Spain/Tarraconensis Founded by Augustus, did not decline after Western Empire collapsed
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Caesaraugusta
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Spain/Tarraconensis Conquered by Rome in 187 BC, birthplace of the influential rhetorician Quintilian
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Calagurris
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Spain/Tarraconensis Granted colony status in 44 BC, declined after the rise of nearby Caesaragusta
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Celsa
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Spain/Tarraconensis Founded by the Ilercavones tribe,
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Dertosa
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Spain/Tarraconensis largest Greek colony in the iberian peninsula
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Emporiae
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Spain/Tarraconensis established by Vespasian to mine iron in the area, chief city of the Autrigones
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Flaviobriga
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Spain/Tarraconensis Location of a battle between the Populares and Optimates
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Ilerda
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Spain/Tarraconensis Portus Victoriae
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Iuliobrigensium
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Spain/Tarraconensis Site of school established by Sertorius to teach Iberian children Roman/Latin customs
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Osca
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Spain/Tarraconensis Pompey the Great is considered its founder and namesake
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Pompaelo
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Spain/Tarraconensis Capital of Hispania Tarraconensis, experienced financial difficulties in 2nd century
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Tarraco
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Spain/Tarraconensis Located on red sandstone hill, had buildings carved in solid rock
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Termantia
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Spain/Tarraconensis Modern city is called Tarazona
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Turiaso
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Spain/Tarraconensis Capital of the Autrigones tribe
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Virovesca
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Spain/Baetica Full name is Colonia Julia Gemella Accitana, Mars was known worshipped as Netos
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Acci
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Spain/Baetica city of the Celtici tribe
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Acinipo
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Spain/Baetica As a reward for its loyalty during the civil war, Caesar refounded it as a Julian colony
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Astigi
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Spain/Baetica The production of the fermented fish sauce garum was its primary source of wealth
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Baelo
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Spain/Baetica Capital of Hispania Baetica
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Corduba
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Spain/Baetica Founded in 1104 BC by Phoenicians as Gadir
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Gades
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Spain/Baetica Located just north of Gades
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Hasta
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Spain/Baetica Allegedly founded by Hercules, one of the great industrial centers of Hispania
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Hispalis
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Spain/Baetica Located vertically between Urso and Acinipo
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Irni
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Spain/Baetica Birthplace of Emperors Trajan and Hadrian
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Italica
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Spain/Baetica Founded by Phoenicians from Tyre, possibly became capital of Hispania in 552
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Malaca
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Spain/Baetica Situated south of Augusta Emerita
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Nertobriga
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Spain/Baetica Located south of Hispalis and North of Hasta
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Salpensa
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Spain/Baetica Also known as Sexi
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Saxetanum
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Spain/Baetica Small town east of Corduba
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Ucubi
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Spain/Baetica Located just south of Astigi
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Urso
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Spain/Baleares Once the larger city, it has been greatly eclipsed by its counterpart on Mallorca
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Pollentia
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Spain/Baleares Acted as a Roman port for destinations in Africa, located on Mallorca
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Palmaria
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Portugal/Gallaecia Founded in 20 BC, capital of the conventus Bracarensis
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Bracara
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Portugal/Lusitania Originally a Turdetani settlement
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Cetobriga
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Portugal/Lusitania stones of the ancient town were later used to build the modern city of Leiria
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Collippo
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Portugal/Lusitania Repeated Suevi invasions caused its destruction,
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Conimbriga
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Portugal/Lusitania it experienced what Caesar called Julian generosity, after Roman captured it 57 BC
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Ebora
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Portugal/Lusitania A large necropolis exists under Praca de Figueira in the modern city
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Olisipo
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Portugal/Lusitania Most important urban center of Southern Portugal and commercial port
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Ossonoba
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Portugal/Lusitania Name means Peace of the gens Julia
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Pax Iulia
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Portugal/Lusitania Romans arrived in 138 BC became, important provincial administrative center
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Scalabis
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Portugal/Lusitania Some argue that it is the modern city of Cacia, town of the Limici tribe
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Talabriga
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Portugal/Lusitania Located slightly southwest of Pax Iulia
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Vipasca
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Switzerland/Maxima Sequanorum Founded by Lucius Munatius Plancus in 44 BC,
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Augusta Raurica
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Switzerland/Maxima Sequanorum Largest town and capital of Roman Switzerland
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Aventicum
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Switzerland/Maxima Sequanorum Started as a colony for cavalry veterans, never received walls through its history
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Iulia Equestris
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Switzerland/Maxima Sequanorum Just a minor settlement, not nearly as large and prosperous as the modern city
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Turicum
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Switzerland/Maxima Sequanorum Home to the largest Roman amphitheater in modern Switzerland
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Vindonissa
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Germany/Belgica I Capital of Belgica Prima, became one of the residences of the Western Emperor
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Augusta Treverorum
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Germany/Belgica I Later the site of a battle between the Frankish king Clovis I and the Alemanni
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Tolbiacum
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Germany/Germania I Important city of Germania Prima, name means waters of the Mattiaci
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Aquae Mattiacorum
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Germany/Germania I name may mean water meadow, later became capital of Burgundian Kingdom in 411
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Borbetomagus
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Germany/Germania I One of the biggest Roman towns in modern Baden-Wurttemburg
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Civitas Alisinensium
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Germany/Germania I Arguably the oldest town in Germany, destroyed by the Alamanni in 260 but rebuilt
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Lopodunum
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Germany/Germania I Capital city of Germania Prima, named after Gallic god Mogons
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Mogontiacum
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Germany/Germania I Located in the suburbs of Frankfurt
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Nida
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Germany/Germania I home of the military installation Castra Bonnensis, grew into a sizable town
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Bonna
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Germany/Germania II Capital of the Province of Germania Secunda, capital of Postumus' Gallic empire
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Colonia Agrippina
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Germany/Germania II Named after Emperor Trajan, second most important port in Germania Inferior
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Colonia Ulpia Traiana
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Germany/Germania II Also known as Civitas Nemetum, name means "new field'
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Noviomagus
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Germany/Raetia I Although it had a line of defensive walls was still destroyed by Alemanni in 260
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Sumelocenna
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Germany/Raetia II Adminstrative capital of the Raetia province, city of the Vindelici tribe
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Augusta Vindelicum
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Germany/Raetia II Former provincial capital, taken over by the Alemanni in the 5th century
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Cambodunum
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Germany/Raetia II Its temple of Apollo was one of the largest buildings north of the Alps in its time
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Phoebiana
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Germany/Raetia II Modern city of Regensburg
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Regina Castra
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France/Alpes Graiae et Poeninae Also known as Forum Claudii Augusti, capital of the Vallis Poeninae province
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Octodurus
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Austria/Noricum Mediterranum One of the largest cities in Noricum, may have been the center of the Taurisci tribe
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Teurnia
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Austria/Noricum Ripense Had six towers with gates integrated into the cities walls
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Ovilava
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Austria/Noricum Ripense Nearly became a ruin after 7th century decline, modern city is the "salt castle"
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Iuvavum
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Austria/Noricum Ripense Now known as Sankt Polten
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Cetium
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Austria/Noricum Ripense Administrative center for province, later became a base for a patrol boat fleet
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Lauriacum
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Austria/Noricum Mediterranum Established as the capital of the province Noricum, may be synonymous with Noreia
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Virunum
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Austria/Noricum Chief town of the Licates tribe
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Damasia
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Austria/Noricum Mediterranum Located on the Mur River
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Flavia Solva
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Austria/Pannonia Savia Name means "white base/bottom", was military camp that became a city
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Vindobona
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Austria/ Pannonia I After 1st century BC, the capital of Pannonia Prima
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Carnuntum
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Austria/Raetia I Home of the Laianci tribe
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Aguntum
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Austria/Raetia I Home of the Brigantii tribe
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Brigantium
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Austria/Raetia I Capital of Raetia Prima
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Curia
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Austria/Raetia I Located on the Danube River
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Lentia
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Britain/Britannia Prima Name means "waters of Sulis"
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Aquae Sulis
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Britain/Britannia Prima Capital of the Atrebates tribe
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Caleva Atrebatum
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Britain/Britannia Prima Altar dedicated to the Celtic god Ancasta was found here
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Clausentum
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Britain/Britannia Prima One of twin capitals of the Durotriges tribe
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Durnovaria
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Britain/Britannia Prima Name means "stronghold by the alder grove"
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Durovernum
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Britain/Britannia Prima One of the two starting points of Watling Street
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Dubris
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Britain/Britannia Prima Name means "full of fish"
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Isca Dumnoniorum
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Britain/Britannia Prima Name means "swampy lake"
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Lindinis
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Britain/Britannia Prima established as a winter fort for the 2nd Augustan Legion under Vespasian
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Noviomagus Reginorum
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Britain/Britannia Prima Old Sarum
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Sorviodunum
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Britain/Britannia Prima Capital of the Belgae tribe, located on the river Itchen
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Venta Belgarum
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Britain/Britannia Secunda Located in Monmouth, Wales
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Blestium
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Britain/Britannia Secunda Legionary fortress situated on the site of modern Chester
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Deva
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Britain/Britannia Secunda Site of the Caerleon Amphitheater
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Isca Silurum
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Britain/Britannia Secunda At its peak possibly the 4th largest Roman settlement in Britain
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Viroconium
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Name means stronghold of the Camulos, capital of the Trinovantes and Catuvellauni
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Camulodunum
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Located on the River Cam
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Duroliponte
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Located at the crossroads of Ermine Street and Via Devana
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Durovigutum
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Home of Chedworth and Woodchester villas, made a colonia by Emperor Nerva
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Glevum
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Founded 86 AD, city was virtually deserted by end of the 5th century
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Lindum
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis
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Londinium
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Was was generally a rather poor city/town during Roman times
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Ratae Corieltavorum
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Name means "marketplace of the Iceni"
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Venta Icenorum
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Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Capital of the Catuvellauni tribe
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Verulamium
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Britain/Maxima Caesariensis Site of a Roman fort, home of the Crispinian Horse
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Danum
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Britain/Maxima Caesariensis Name means "yew tree place", capital of Britannia Secunda
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Eboracum
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Britain/Maxima Caesariensis Administrative center of the largest tribe of Northern Britain, the Brigantes
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Isurium Brigantium
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Britain/Maxima Caesariensis Named after Celtic deity Lugus
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Luguvalium
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Britain/Maxima Caesariensis Roman fort in the Castlefield area of modern Manchester
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Mamucium
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Britain/Maxima Caesariensis Founded in 70 AD, abandoned around 125 AD
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Petuaria
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Algeria/Mauretania Tingitana Located around what is now the city of Tiza
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Rutubis
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Morocco/Mauretania Tingitana Some ancient writers located the mythical garden of Hesperides here.
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Lixus
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Morocco/MauretaniaTingitana Richest city in Mauretania, Roman control lost after Crisis of the 3rd Century
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Volubilis
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Morocco/Mauretania Tingitana History dates back to 1500 BC, today it is a popular seaside resort named Asilah
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Zilis
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Morocco/Mauretania Tingitana Site was previously occupied by the Amazigh people.
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Banasa
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Morocco/ Mauretania Tingitana Capital and namesake of Mauretania Tingitana
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Tingis
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Morocco/Mauretania Tingitana a rib from Right Whale was found here thus it is possible city was a base for whaling
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Tamuda
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