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Cities of the Western Roman Empire Extreme - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Italy/LatiumBirthplace of the Empire Rome
100%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaCapital of Western Empire from 286 to 402 Mediolanum
85%
Britain/Flavia Caesariensis Londinium
75%
Spain/TarraconensisDespite its size now in Roman times was greatly eclipsed by its neighbor Tarragona Barcino
70%
Italy/ApuliaOriginally founded by the Greeks, served as the center of a fishery Barium
70%
Italy/CalabriaOriginally established by the Spartans Tarentum
70%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaApparently furnished many recruits for Augustus's cohortes urbanae Ateste
65%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaIn 4th century BCE occupied by Celtic Boii, became a municipium in 196 BCE Bononia
65%
Germany/Germania IICapital of the Province of Germania Secunda, capital of Postumus' Gallic empire Colonia Agrippina
65%
Italy/EtruriaFounded in 59 BC for army veterans Florentia
65%
Italy/LiguriaName may derive from Latin word for knee or the two faced god Janus Genua
65%
Portugal/LusitaniaA large necropolis exists under Praca de Figueira in the modern city Olisipo
65%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaCapital of Western Empire from 402 until its demise in 476 Ravenna
65%
SiciliaHome of legendary engineer Archimedes, city in New York was named after it Syracuse
65%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaNamed after the local Taurini tribe, unlike its modern successor it was a very small city Taurinorum
65%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaCame into existence in 421, modern city famous for its canals Venetiae
65%
Britain/Maxima CaesariensisName means "yew tree place", capital of Britannia Secunda Eboracum
60%
Spain/BaeticaAllegedly founded by Hercules, one of the great industrial centers of Hispania Hispalis
60%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaWas later the setting of two Shakespearian Plays, though neither is in the Roman era Verona
60%
France/ViennensisShared a name with much more famous modern city in Austria Vienna
60%
Italy/UmbriaAfter crossing the Rubicon, Caesar made his appeal to legions in this city's forum Ariminium
55%
France/Aquitania IISite of a major Roman defeat in Cimbrian War which killed Consul Cassius Longinus Burdigala
55%
Spain/BaeticaCapital of Hispania Baetica Corduba
55%
France/Lugdunensis IBirthplace of Emperor Claudius, capital of Gallia Lugdenensis Lugdunum
55%
SiciliaNamed in honor of the Greek City of Messene, Messana
55%
Italy/LatiumPossibly the first colony of Rome, served as Rome's seaport Ostia
55%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaPossibly named after a kind of circular shield, now famous for its cheese Parma
55%
Italy/CampaniaDestroyed by Mount Vesuvius Pompeii
55%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaMade the principal fortress against barbarians of north and east by Marcus Aurelius Aquileia
50%
SardiniaCapital of the Roman Province of Sardinia Caralis
50%
Spain/BaeticaFounded by Phoenicians from Tyre, possibly became capital of Hispania in 552 Malaca
50%
Italy/Etruria originally located on shore of Arno River but the river shifted to the west Pisae
50%
Spain/CarthaginensisFirst settlers were Armenian, its siege by Hannibal triggered the 2nd Punic War Saguntum
50%
Morocco/ Mauretania TingitanaCapital and namesake of Mauretania Tingitana Tingis
50%
Spain/GallaeciaImportant city for maritime trade Brigantium
45%
Britain/Flavia CaesariensisName means stronghold of the Camulos, capital of the Trinovantes and Catuvellauni Camulodunum
45%
Italy/CampaniaFormerly 2nd to Rome lost its status after supporting Hannibal Capua
45%
Italy/CampaniaArguably the leading city of Magna Graecia Neapolis
45%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaBirthplace of the historian Livy Patavium
45%
Italy/EtruriaAllegedly founded by two nephews of Romulus after he slew their father Remuss Saena Iulia
45%
Spain/TarraconensisCapital of Hispania Tarraconensis, experienced financial difficulties in 2nd century Tarraco
45%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaOriginally an Illyrian settlement, colonial status in 46 BC, later a major port city in Italy Tergestum
45%
Spain/CarthaginensisCity of the Carpetani tribe, never a provincial capital but gained importance Toletum
45%
SiciliaRome laid siege to the city during 1st Punic War, became prosperous under Romans Agrigentum
40%
Italy/Etruria3rd largest city in Italy during the Augustan period Arretium
40%
Spain/LusitaniaCapital of Lusitania, initially used to resettle veterans of Cantabrian War Augusta Emerita
40%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaFaithful Roman ally during 2nd Punic wars, rebuilt after being destroyed by Insubres Brixia
40%
Spain/TarraconensisFounded by Augustus, did not decline after Western Empire collapsed Caesaraugusta
40%
Italy/ApuliaSite of the one of the most infamous Roman defeats in history Cannae
40%
Portugal/Lusitania it experienced what Caesar called Julian generosity, after Roman captured it 57 BC Ebora
40%
Spain/BaeticaFounded in 1104 BC by Phoenicians as Gadir Gades
40%
Italy/CampaniaRicher city of the two that were permanently destroyed by Vesuvius Herculaneum
40%
Italy/EtruriaLocation of a conference between the 3 triumvirs (Caesar, Pompey and Crassus) Luca
40%
Spain/CarthaginensisPossible site of a battle where Sertorian lieutenant Hirtuleius was killed Segovia
40%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaSite of Aurelian's decisive victory over the Juthungi tribe Ticinum
40%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaNamed as a tribute to the Roman god Neptune Tridentum
40%
France/Lugdenensis IIIChief city of the Turones tribe, became a metropolis by 380 Turonum
40%
Italy/EtruriaLeading Etruscan city, occupied by Rome after its capture in 396 BC Veii
40%
Italy/Bruttium
Colony in 194 BC, almost completely abandoned by the fall of the Western Empire
Vibo Valentia
40%
France/Aquitania II2nd or 3rd oldest city in France Aginnum
35%
France/Narbonensis IIHome of the Albigeois tribe, later a modest Roman settlement Alba
35%
Italy/Picenumdeveloped by Greek colonists from Syracuse, name stems from Greek word for Elbow Ancona
35%
Germany/Belgica ICapital of Belgica Prima, became one of the residences of the Western Emperor Augusta Treverorum
35%
Italy/SamniumName means "good wind" Beneventum
35%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaFounded by the Celtic Tribe the Cenomani, it had a peak population of 10,000 Bergomum
35%
Italy/Calabriamajor center of Roman naval power, had about 100,000 inhabitants Brundisium
35%
France/Belgica IINamed after the native Caleti tribe, overlooks the straights of Dover Caletum
35%
France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaProsperous commercial city on the Loire river Cenabum
35%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaTown center was established at behest of Caesar in 1st century BC Comum
35%
6Italy/Venetia et HistriaNever fully recovered from destruction by Vespasian's commander Primus in 69 AD Cremona
35%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaPossibly founded in 188 BC by Gaius Livius Salinator, son of the victor at Metaurus Forum Livii
35%
Britain/Flavia CaesariensisHome of Chedworth and Woodchester villas, made a colonia by Emperor Nerva Glevum
35%
Italy/LucaniaSite of a Roman defeat to the legendary King Pyrrhus of Epirus Heraclea
35%
Germany/Germania ICapital city of Germania Prima, named after Gallic god Mogons Mogontiacum
35%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaLocated at an important crossroads, referred to as most beautiful by Cicero Mutina
35%
France/ Narbonensis Inamesake of province of Gallia Narbonensis, had as many as a 100,000 inhabitants Narbo
35%
Spain/CarthaginensisSite of the Carthaginian capital of Hispania that was spectacularly seized by Scipio Novo Carthago
35%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaFrequently sacked and devastated but always recovered Placentia
35%
Italy/CampaniaMost likely setting of the Satyricon Puteoli
35%
France/Lugdunensis IIFounded by the Veliocasses tribe, chief city of Lugdenensis II Rotomagus
35%
Italy/EtruriaSeveral of the Kings of Rome were descendants of ruler of this city Tarquinii
35%
France/Belgica ICapital of the Leuci tribe Tullum
35%
Switzerland/Maxima SequanorumJust a minor settlement, not nearly as large and prosperous as the modern city Turicum
35%
France/ViennensisModern city now referred to as the door to the South of France | Spain/CarthaginensisName means strength or valor in Latin Valentia
35%
Morocco/MauretaniaTingitanaRichest city in Mauretania, Roman control lost after Crisis of the 3rd Century Volubilis
35%
Italy/LatiumBirthplace of Emperors Caligula and Nero Antium
30%
France/Narbonensis IIFounded by Roman Consul Sextius Calvinus in 123 BC, metropolis of its province Aquae Sextiae
30%
Spain/GallaeciaOriginally inhabited by the Astures tribe, Roman city was founded in 14 BC Asturica
30%
Italy/BruttiumPlace where Alaric's tomb is located Consentia
30%
Italy/BruttiumSite of the philosopher Pythagoras' first school Crotona
30%
Britain/Britannia PrimaOne of the two starting points of Watling Street Dubris
30%
France/Belgica IIFormer Capital of the Remi tribe, became the capital of Belgica Secunda Durocortorum
30%
Spain/CarthaginensisEstabilished by colonists from Achaean city of Helike Ilici
30%
Italy/UmbriaName means between two rivers , birthplace of Emperor Tacitus and his brother Interamna
30%
Austria/Noricum RipenseNearly became a ruin after 7th century decline, modern city is the "salt castle" Iuvavum
30%
France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaHome of the Parisii tribe, location of Labienus's defeat of Camulogenus Lutetia
30%
France/ Narbonensis Ithe oldest city of Modern France, major center of maritime trade Massilia
30%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaPresent day city is location of a famous race track Modoetia
30%
Italy/CampaniaSite of the Emperor Augustus's death Nola
30%
SardiniaSettled by either the Nuragics or Phoencians, important port city Olbia
30%
Portugal/LusitaniaMost important urban center of Southern Portugal and commercial port Ossonoba
30%
Italy/Etruria Razed in 40 BC by Octavian after Lucius Antonius took refuge there Perusia
30%
Britain/Flavia CaesariensisWas was generally a rather poor city/town during Roman times Ratae Corieltavorum
30%
Italy/LatiumBirthplace of writer Marcus Terentius Varro, home of the Flavia gens Reate
30%
Italy/UmbriaManaged to repulse Hannibal after Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene Spoletium
30%
Italy/LatiumSabine city, home of Villa Adriana Tibur
30%
France/Narbonensis IIstarted as Roman military outpost, city later moved to the banks of the river Garonne Tolosa
30%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaIn 157 BC was given name meaning "victorious" Vicetia
30%
Italy/EtruriaSituated between the mouths of the Po and Adige rivers Adria
25%
CorsicaProvincial Capital of Corsica, never regained its prominence after a fire in 410 Aleria
25%
France/Lugdunensis ISite of Caesar's brilliant victory over the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix Alesia
25%
Italy/ Gallia Transpadana/Alpes Graiaeformerly a center of the Salassi, after 11 BC became capital of Alpes Graiae province Augusta Praetoria
25%
France/Belgica IIModern city of Soissons Augusta Suessonium
25%
France/Viennensis One of the three main cities of the Cavares tribe, later briefly home to the Papacy Avennio
25%
Italy/Gallia Transpadanalike Rome situated on seven hills, modern city is one of rainiest in Italy Baretium
25%
Austria/ Pannonia I After 1st century BC, the capital of Pannonia Prima Carnuntum
25%
Britain/Flavia CaesariensisLocated on the River Cam Duroliponte
25%
Spain/Tarraconensislargest Greek colony in the iberian peninsula Emporiae
25%
France/Narbonensis IIBirthplace of the conqueror of the Roman Britain, Gnaeus Julius Agricola Forum Iulii
25%
SiciliaFounded in 688 BC by Rhodians and Cretans, city disappeared during Roman era Gela
25%
Spain/BaeticaBirthplace of Emperors Trajan and Hadrian Italica
25%
Italy/LatiumAllegedly named by Aeneas after Lavinia the daughter of King Latinus of the Latins Lavinium
25%
SiciliaServed as the Carthaginian base of power in Sicily, withstood 9 year Roman siege Lilybaeum
25%
Britain/Maxima CaesariensisNamed after Celtic deity Lugus Luguvalium
25%
Italy/Apulia Presently known as Vieste Merinum
25%
Italy/LucaniaRuins are known for three large temples, acquired by Rome after the Pyrrhic War Paestum
25%
SiciliaName means "sheltered harbor", conquered by Rome in 254 BC Panormus
25%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaConstruction began by Marcus Aemilius Lepidus Regium Lepidi
25%
Italy/CampaniaBecame major administrative center in the late 3rd Century Salernum
25%
Portugal/LusitaniaRomans arrived in 138 BC became, important provincial administrative center Scalabis
25%
SiciliaSite of a Naval Battle between Octavian and Sextus Pompey Tauromenium
25%
Italy/SamniumChief City of the Marrucini, had a population of around 60,000 Teate
25%
France/Narbonensis IIMajor dye manufacturing center, known for producing purple dye for emperor's robes Telo Martius
25%
Italy/LatiumBirthplace of Emperor Galba Terracina
25%
Italy/LatiumLocated approximately 50 miles north of Rome Viterbium
25%
France/ViennensisSite of a massive Roman defeat after a squabble between the two consuls Arausio
20%
Italy/LatiumPunished by Rome after withholding support during 2nd Punic War Ardea
20%
Italy/LatiumBirthplace of Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero) Arpinum
20%
Italy/PicenumFirst city to rise up against Rome during the Social War Asculum
20%
Switzerland/Maxima SequanorumFounded by Lucius Munatius Plancus in 44 BC, Augusta Raurica
20%
Spain/BaeticaThe production of the fermented fish sauce garum was its primary source of wealth Baelo
20%
Germany/Germania Iname may mean water meadow, later became capital of Burgundian Kingdom in 411 Borbetomagus
20%
Portugal/GallaeciaFounded in 20 BC, capital of the conventus Bracarensis Bracara
20%
Austria/Raetia IHome of the Brigantii tribe Brigantium
20%
Italy/ApuliaImportant commercial center for ceramics and pottery Canusium
20%
Italy/EtruriaBuilt over Etruscan settlement, Trajan constructed a harbor here in 2nd century Centumcellae
20%
Italy/EtruriaImportant Etruscan city with peak population of possibly 40,000 Cerveteri
20%
Portugal/LusitaniaOriginally a Turdetani settlement Cetobriga
20%
Spain/CarthaginensisPlace where Sulpicius Galba took refuge during Vindex's Anti Neronian revolt Clunia
20%
Portugal/LusitaniaRepeated Suevi invasions caused its destruction, Conimbriga
20%
Italy/SamniumLeading city of the Paeglini, played a major role in the Roman Civil War Corfinium
20%
Britain/Maxima CaesariensisSite of a Roman fort, home of the Crispinian Horse Danum
20%
Italy/LiguriaMajor military station, located on a junction between several great roads Dertona
20%
Britain/Britannia SecundaLegionary fortress situated on the site of modern Chester Deva
20%
Britain/Britannia PrimaOne of twin capitals of the Durotriges tribe Durnovaria
20%
Italy/UmbriaNamed after the city's Temple of Fortuna, first appeared in 49 BC Fanum Fortunae
20%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaName means "I shine among the gods", site of a Populares defeat in 82 BC Faventia
20%
Italy/EtruriaEstablished in 245 BCE Fregenae
20%
Italy/Venetia et Histriaport city, had a system of channels described by Pliny the Elder Hadria
20%
Spain/TarraconensisLocation of a battle between the Populares and Optimates Ilerda
20%
Britain/Britannia PrimaName means "full of fish" Isca Dumnoniorum
20%
Britain/Flavia CaesariensisFounded 86 AD, city was virtually deserted by end of the 5th century Lindum
20%
Italy/EtruriaLocated on the Gulf of La Spezia, used as base for quarrying of marbles Luna
20%
Italy/CalabriaFounded by Lucius Caecilius Metellus in 251 BC Matheola
20%
Italy/CampaniaSite of the largest Roman naval base Misenum
20%
Birthplace of Emperor Nerva, also a fictional land in the works of CS Lewis Narnia
20%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaTemporarily destroyed in 386 by usurper Magnus Maximus Novaria
20%
Germany/Germania II Also known as Civitas Nemetum, name means "new field' Noviomagus
20%
Spain/CarthaginensisName became term for suicidal last stand after its inhabitants defense against Rome Numantia
20%
France/Alpes Graiae et PoeninaeAlso known as Forum Claudii Augusti, capital of the Vallis Poeninae province Octodurus
20%
Spain/TarraconensisSite of school established by Sertorius to teach Iberian children Roman/Latin customs Osca
20%
Portugal/LusitaniaName means Peace of the gens Julia Pax Iulia
20%
Spain/BalearesOnce the larger city, it has been greatly eclipsed by its counterpart on Mallorca Pollentia
20%
Spain/TarraconensisPompey the Great is considered its founder and namesake Pompaelo
20%
Italy/BruttiumOne of the most important cities in Magna Graecia Rhegium
20%
Spain/LusitaniaHome of the 1st century Tormes Bridge, originally a Celitiberian fort Salamantica
20%
SiciliaMajor city of the Elymians, name changed from Egesta (poverty) to avoid ill omens Segesta
20%
Italy/Venetia et HistriaOnce a city of the Veneti tribe, later the birthplace of Ostrogothic chieftain Totila Tarvisium
20%
Italy/LatiumFirst self-governing city affiliated with Rome Tusculum
20%
Austria/Pannonia SaviaName means "white base/bottom", was military camp that became a city Vindobona
20%
Britain/Britannia SecundaAt its peak possibly the 4th largest Roman settlement in Britain Viroconium
20%
Italy/EtruriaContinuously inhabited since 8th century BC, member of Etruscan League Volaterrae
20%
Spain/BaeticaFull name is Colonia Julia Gemella Accitana, Mars was known worshipped as Netos Acci
15%
Italy/SamniumAt first a steadfast Roman ally of the social war, was severely punished after defecting Aesernia
15%
France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaMost important city of the above province, did not become important until 375 Agedincum
15%
Germany/Germania IImportant city of Germania Prima, name means waters of the Mattiaci Aquae Mattiacorum
15%
Italy/LiguriaOriginal inhabitants, the Statielli were slaughtered by consul Marcus Popilius Laenas Aquae Statiellae
15%
France/Germania ISite of Roman Emperor Julian's victory over the Alemanni Argentoratum
15%
Spain/BaeticaAs a reward for its loyalty during the civil war, Caesar refounded it as a Julian colony Astigi
15%
France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaOne of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe, name derived from river Autura Autricum
15%
France/Aquitania IMost of 40,000 inhabitants were annihilated after Caesar's successful siege in 52 BC Avaricum
15%
Switzerland/Maxima SequanorumLargest town and capital of Roman Switzerland Aventicum
15%
Italy/CampaniaSite of an infamous stunt by Caligula in the adjacent eponymous bay Baiae
15%
Italy/ApuliaOf Etruscan origin Blera
15%
Italy/SamniumOriginally a capital of the Pentri tribe, later colonized by Triumvirates and Vespasian Bovianum
15%
Italy/LatiumSite of the death of the infamous Publius Clodius Pulcher at the hands of Titus Milo Bovillae
15%
France/Belgica IIIn Gaulish its name means "a place where judgments are made" Bratuspantium
15%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaLocated near the Po river, destroyed by Byzantines to prevent its capture Brixellum
15%
France/LugdenensisOriginally a capital of the Bellovaci tribe Caesaromagus
15%
Spain/TarraconensisGranted colony status in 44 BC, declined after the rise of nearby Caesaragusta Celsa
15%
France/Alpes MaritimaeLongtime Capital of Alpes Maritima province, once a rival of Nice Cemenelunum
15%
Germany/Germania IINamed after Emperor Trajan, second most important port in Germania Inferior Colonia Ulpia Traiana
15%
Austria/Raetia ICapital of Raetia Prima Curia
15%
Britain/Britannia PrimaName means "stronghold by the alder grove" Durovernum
15%
France/Alpes MaritimaBriefly the Capital of Alpes Maritima, was location of an ITT in 2013 Tour de France Ebrodunum
15%
France/Aquitania III NovempopulanaCapital of the province of Novempopulana until the 8th century Elusa
15%
Italy/LatiumBirthplace of Emperor Vespasian Falacrinum
15%
Italy/LatiumIn 27 AD, site of deadliest stadium collapse in history that killed over 20,000 Fidenae
15%
Italy/Gallia CispadanaFounded in the spot of Gaulish settlement Vicumvia, destroyed by Constantine I Fidentia
15%
Italy/PicenumAccording to Cato the Elder its soldiers were known for their faith and readiness Firmum
15%
Spain/Tarraconensisestablished by Vespasian to mine iron in the area, chief city of the Autrigones Flaviobriga
15%
Italy/LatiumLocated near the extinct volcanic crater lake Gabinus Gabii
15%
Italy/LucaniaFounded during the Samnite Wars, was a strong fortress during the Social Wars Grumentum
15%
In 212 BC, the site of the destruction of Flaccus' Roman army by Hannibal Herdonia
15%
SiciliaOnce prosperous, was permanently destroyed by the forces of Hannibal Mago Himera
15%
Italy/ApuliaImportant city of Messapian origin Hydruntum
15%
France/Lugdunensis IV Senonia Iatinum
15%
Italy/UmbriaHome to 7 bronze tablets that were useful in understanding early Roman religion Iguvium
15%
Switzerland/Maxima SequanorumStarted as a colony for cavalry veterans, never received walls through its history Iulia Equestris
15%
Spain/TarraconensisPortus Victoriae Iuliobrigensium
15%
Conquered by Rome in 338 BC, birthplace of Emperor Antoninus Pius Lanuvium
15%
Italy/LatiumSite of a Roman defeat during the Second Samnite War Lautulae
15%
Italy/CampaniaPrimary Residence of esteemed general Scipio Africanus Liternum
15%
Italy/ApuliaModern town of Mattinata Matinum
15%
Spain/LusitaniaLocated on the Via de la Plata north of modern Merida Norba Caesarina
15%
Italy/Raetia INamed after the talented general Drusus the Elder brother of Emperor Tiberius Pons Drusi
15%
Italy/EtruriaKnown for its iron production and metallurgy Populonia
15%
Italy/LiguriaLater became a base of the Byzantine fleet in the Tyrrhenian Sea Portus Veneris
15%
Italy/LucaniaConquered by Rome during the 4th century BC Potentia
15%
Italy/LatiumFavorite summer resort for many wealthy Romans Praeneste
15%
Italy/Gallia TranspadanaName allegedly derives from Campi Raudi where Gaius Marius defeated the Cimbri Rhaudum
15%
Italy/ApuliaNamed after adjacent salt marsh Salapia
15%
Spain/CarthaginensisLocated Northwest of Ilici and Novo Carthago Saltiga
15%
France/Belgica IIOriginally the chief settlement of the Ambiani Tribe Samarobriva
15%
Italy/BruttiumBirthplace of the statesman/scholar Cassiodorus Scylettium
15%
Spain/CarthaginensisBecame a center of the Meseta central after Sertorian Wars Segobriga
15%
Italy/Alpes CottiaeCapital of Cottii Tribe, voluntarily joined Rome and made Capital of above province Segusio
15%
Italy/UmbriaFirst settled in 4th century BC by the Gallic Senones tribe Sena Gallica
15%
Italy/LatiumEstablished by Rome's 7th and final king, the tyrannical Tarquin the Proud Signia
15%
Italy/LatiumBaths were the site of the suicide of Praetorian Guard Prefect Tigellinus Sinuessa
15%
Italy/ApuliaAllegedly founded by Diomedes, important port city Sipontum
15%
Italy/CampaniaAllegedly founded by Liparus, grandson of Odysseus and Circe Surrentum
15%
Morocco/Mauretania Tingitanaa rib from Right Whale was found here thus it is possible city was a base for whaling Tamuda
15%
SiciliaFounded next to the destroyed city of Himera Thermae
15%
Italy/BruttiumEssentially took the place of the former city of Sybaris Thurii
15%
Sardinia Turris Libisonis
15%
SiciliaLocation of a minor Roman naval victory during the 1st Punic War Tyndaris
15%
Britain/Britannia PrimaCapital of the Belgae tribe, located on the river Itchen Venta Belgarum
15%
Italy/SamniumBirthplace of the poet Horace, sacked by the Heruls after fall of Western Empire Venusia
15%
Britain/Flavia CaesariensisCapital of the Catuvellauni tribe Verulamium
15%
France/Maxima SequanorumDescribed by Caesar as the largest city of the Sequani tribe Vesontio
15%
Italy/EtruriaFamous for its goldsmiths Vetulonia
15%
Italy/EtruriaName means "Kings Road:" Vicus Regius
15%
Switzerland/Maxima SequanorumHome to the largest Roman amphitheater in modern Switzerland Vindonissa
15%
Austria/Noricum MediterranumEstablished as the capital of the province Noricum, may be synonymous with Noreia Virunum
15%
Italy/EtruriaName of two cities, the 2nd was founded by the Romans with survivors from the 1st Volsinii
15%
Italy/EtruriaAffluent Etruscan city, lost importance after Roman conquest Vulci
15%
Spain/Baeticacity of the Celtici tribe Acinipo
10%
France/Belgica IStrategically important Gallic village Alaudanum
10%
Italy/LiguriaCapital of the Intimili, razed by Otho and Vitellius, recovered to substantial prosperity Albium Intemelium
10%
France/Alpes MaritimaeName means opposite city Antipolis
10%
France/Lugdunensis IName is Latin for "hot waters" Aquae Calidae
10%
Britain/Britannia PrimaName means "waters of Sulis" Aquae Sulis
10%
France/Lugdunensis IIHome of the Viducasses tribe Aregenua
10%
France/ Narbonensis IBirthplace of Emperor Constantine II, reached its peak in 4th and 5th centuries Arelate
10%
France/Aquitania IName means "silver market' allegedly the site of the beheading of Saint Marcellus Argentomagus
10%
Italy/LatiumEarly rival of Rome as a leader of the Latin League Aricia
10%
Italy/UmbriaFormer Temple of Minerva now a church, future home of St. Francis Asisium
10%
France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaClose to the location of the battle of the Cataulanian Fields Augustobona
10%
France/Lugdunensis IHome of the Bodiocassi tribe Augustodurum
10%
France/Aquitania IName means "villa of Aurelius" Aureliacum
10%
France/Lugdunensis IV Senoniabecame a provincial capital in the 3rd century, located on the Yonne River Autessiodorum
10%
France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaName means either "place of Balbo" or "of the dumb or silent men" Balbiniacum
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Morocco/Mauretania TingitanaSite was previously occupied by the Amazigh people. Banasa
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Italy/LucaniaLocation of a Bronze tablet called Tabula Bantina Bantia
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Italy/CampaniaPopular resort town Bauli
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Italy/Gallia CispadanaSite of two major battles during the Year of Four Emperors Bedriacum
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Britain/Britannia SecundaLocated in Monmouth, Wales Blestium
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Germany/Germania Ihome of the military installation Castra Bonnensis, grew into a sizable town Bonna
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France/Belgica ILocated on the Zorn river, modern city of Brumath Brucomagus
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Italy/LucaniaFounded in 470-1 BC by Micythus the tyrant of Rhegion Buxentum
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Spain/TarraconensisConquered by Rome in 187 BC, birthplace of the influential rhetorician Quintilian Calagurris
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Britain/Britannia PrimaCapital of the Atrebates tribe Caleva Atrebatum
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France/Narbonensis ILocated on the River Aude Carcasum
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Italy/LatiumSite of the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino Casinum
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Italy/SamniumChief city of the Caudini Caudium
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Austria/Noricum RipenseNow known as Sankt Polten Cetium
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Italy/PicenumBirthplace of Caesar's former Lieutenant and later opponent Titus Labienus Cingulum
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Italy/LatiumPlace where the triumvir Lepidus was exiled to Circeii
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France/Lugdunensis IIILater a major city in the Duchy of Brittany Civitas Riedonum
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Britain/Britannia PrimaAltar dedicated to the Celtic god Ancasta was found here Clausentum
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Germany/Raetia IIAdminstrative capital of the Raetia province, city of the Vindelici tribe Augusta Vindelicum
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SiciliaNamed after the greek word for sickle because of the curving shape of its harbor Drepanum
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Britain/Flavia CaesariensisLocated at the crossroads of Ermine Street and Via Devana Durovigutum
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France/Maxima SequanorumIts Roman theater was one of the largest in Gaul Epomanduodurum
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Italy/LatiumName means "landing place" in Greek Formiae
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Italy/Gallia CispadanaNamed after Sulla, modern city hosts a racing circuit Forum Cornelii
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Italy/PicenumNamed after Gaius Sempronius Gracchus Forum Sempronii
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Italy/LatiumDevastated after refusing to surrender to Hannibal Frusino
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Italy/ApuliaNow home of the Castello Normanno Genusia
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France/Belgica IIKnown for a tall lighthouse (39 AD) Tour d'Ordre, which toppled into the sea in 1644 Gesoriacum
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Italy/ApuliaNotorious for its solar and fire cult Gnatia
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Spain/BaeticaLocated just north of Gades Hasta
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Spain/Gallaecia'Located at the confluence of the Sar and Ulla rivers, named in honor of Vespasian Iria Flavia
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Spain/BaeticaLocated vertically between Urso and Acinipo Irni
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Britain/Britannia SecundaSite of the Caerleon Amphitheater Isca Silurum
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Britain/Maxima CaesariensisAdministrative center of the largest tribe of Northern Britain, the Brigantes Isurium Brigantium
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France/Lugdunensis IIIbecame known as the "Black City" because of its slate roofs Iuliomagus
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Italy/Latium Possibly the original capital of Italy, later united with the above city Laurentum
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Austria/Noricum RipenseAdministrative center for province, later became a base for a patrol boat fleet Lauriacum
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Britain/Britannia PrimaName means "swampy lake" Lindinis
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SiciliaUsed as Agrippa's base during the Sicilian Revolt Lipara
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Morocco/Mauretania TingitanaSome ancient writers located the mythical garden of Hesperides here. Lixus
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Italy/LatiumFirst captured by Rome in 493 BC, located just north of Antium Longula
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Italy/Gallia CispadanaCity of Ligurian origin Luceria
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France/ Narbonensis IIReligious center of the Vocontii tribe Lucus Augusti
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Italy/ApuliaAfter the fall of Western Empire was sacked by the Ostrogoth king Totila Lupiae
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Britain/Maxima CaesariensisRoman fort in the Castlefield area of modern Manchester Mamucium
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Italy/LatiumDestroyed by the Saracens in 883 Minturnae
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France/ Narbonensis IHome of the Maison Carree one of the best preserved Roman temples Nemausus
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France/Aquitania Iname means sacred forest in Gaulish, later renamed after the tribe to Arvernis Nemessos
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Italy/CalabriaSite of the Modern Nardo, became important city of the Byzantine empire Neretum
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Germany/Germania ILocated in the suburbs of Frankfurt Nida
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SardiniaAllegedly the island's first city, declined after Vandal's took over Sardinia Nora
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Britain/Britannia Primaestablished as a winter fort for the 2nd Augustan Legion under Vespasian Noviomagus Reginorum
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Italy/CampaniaBecame involved in a riot with nearby town of Pompeii Nuceria
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Italy/Umbria Birthplace of renegade general Quintus Sertorius Nursia
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Italy/RaetiaName means "bridge over the Inn river" Oenipons
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Austria/Noricum RipenseHad six towers with gates integrated into the cities walls Ovilava
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Spain/BalearesActed as a Roman port for destinations in Africa, located on Mallorca Palmaria
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Italy/Bruttium Only city of Bruttium that remained loyal to Rome during 2nd Punic War Petelia
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Britain/Maxima CaesariensisFounded in 70 AD, abandoned around 125 AD Petuaria
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Germany/Raetia IIIts temple of Apollo was one of the largest buildings north of the Alps in its time Phoebiana
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founded by the Pictones tribe, site of at least 3 aqueducts Pictavium
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Italy/EtruriaSite of the demise of the conspirator Catiline Pistorium
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France/Belgica ILies on the upper course of the river Saar, a mithraeum was found here in 1895 Pons Sarravi
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France/ Lugdunensis IIInamed after the Namnetes Tribe, name possibly means "river stream" Portus Namnetus
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Germany/Raetia IIModern city of Regensburg Regina Castra
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France/Narbonensis ILocated south of Narbo almost on the border of Hispania Ruscino
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Italy/Etruria Development lead to decline of its neighbors, captured by Rome in 294 BC Rusellae
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France/Aquitania IIChief city of the Santones tribe, later became important center in Gallia Aquitania Santonum
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Spain/CarthaginensisName means "dominating over the valley" Segontia
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Italy/Umbria Publius Decius Mus devoted himself here during the Roman victory over Samnium Sentinum
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Italy/ApuliaLocated on the Appian Way Silvium
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Britain/Britannia PrimaOld Sarum Sorviodunum
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Italy/CampaniaSite of major Roman victory in first Samnite War Suessula
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Italy/SamniumBirthplace of Ovid Sulmo
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Italy/LatiumDescribed by Livy as one of the "keys of Etruria" Sutrium
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Germany/Belgica ILater the site of a battle between the Frankish king Clovis I and the Alemanni Tolbiacum
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France/Belgica IIHome of the Tricasses tribe, also known as Augustobona Tricassium
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Spain/BaeticaSmall town east of Corduba Ucubi
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Italy/PicenumPresent day is the site of the largest archaeological park in the region Urbs Salvia
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Spain/BaeticaLocated just south of Astigi Urso
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Italy/CalabriaFounded by the Uxens, later sacked by the Turks in 1537 Uxentum
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Britain/Flavia CaesariensisName means "marketplace of the Iceni" Venta Icenorum
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Italy/CampaniaPreviously a settlement of the Oscans, colonized by Rome in 194 BC Volturnum
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Morocco/Mauretania TingitanaHistory dates back to 1500 BC, today it is a popular seaside resort named Asilah Zilis
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Italy/Samniumwas founded by Sulla in 89 BC, changed names many times over its history Abellinum
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Italy/CampaniaBurnt by Hannibal but rebuilt in 210 BC Accerae
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France/Narbonensis IIHome of the Ligurian tribe the Oxybii, later know as Canua Aegitna
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Austria/Raetia IHome of the Laianci tribe Aguntum
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Italy/LiguriaNow known as the city of 100 spires Albingaunum
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Italy/LatiumSummer vacation spot for Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Septimius Severus Anagnia
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Italy/SamniumTemple of Jovis Aternium, apparently the site of monumental bridge Aternum
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France/Narbonensis IFounded by Rome in 36 BC, it was later a Cathar stronghold Baeterrae
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France/Belgica IICapital city of the Nervii tribe Bagacum
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Italy/RaetiaImportant supplier of copper and iron Belunum
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Spain/TarraconensisInfamous praetorian guard prefect Sejanus was its benefactor Bilibilis
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Germany/Raetia IIFormer provincial capital, taken over by the Alemanni in the 5th century Cambodunum
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Italy/Gallia CispadanaMarcus Claudius Marcellus won spolia optima here for slaying Gallic king Viridomarus Clastidium
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Italy/RaetiaName refers to its vital position on mountain passes between N. Italy and Hinterrhein Clavenna
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Italy/Samniumchief city of the Caraceni tribe, now called Casoli Cluviae
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Spain/CarthaginensisName means "confluence" Complutum
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France/Lugdunensis IIName means Troop Fortification, hosted a garrison during Empire's last years Coriallum
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SardiniaLocation of the revolt of Hampsicora Cornus
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France/Belgica IIName means Estate of Terentius Derenciacum
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Italy/LatiumName of two cities, one "vetus", the other "nova" Fabrateria
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Italy/PicenumFounded by Augustus after victory at Actium, decayed in late antiquity Falerio
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Italy/LatiumLocated just above the Via Latina, served as a place where hostages were detained Ferentinum
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France/Lugdunensis IModern city of Feurs Forum Segusiavorum
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Italy/UmbriaCity of relatively late origin with no city walls, located along the Flaminian Way Fulginium
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Italy/LatiumFirst appeared in 338 BC during the Latin War Fundi
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SiciliaFounded by the Siculian tyrant Archonides, declined by the time of Augustus Halaesa
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SiciliaSat a top a hill about 5 km from Tyrrhenian Sea Haluntium
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Italy/UmbriaEstablished by Augustus as a reward for soldiers who stood with him in Perusine War Hispellum
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Italy/Samniumkey city of the Frentani, became a thriving, opulent Roman municipium Histonium
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Italy/Venetia et HistriaBirthplace of Roman Biographer Cornelius Nepos Hostilia
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SiciliaAt least three cities bore this name, the most significant of which was Gereatis Hybla
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Italy/SamniumFounded by the Samnites, original city destroyed by earthquake in the 14th century Larinum
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Italy/Gallia TranspadanaLocated 12 miles away from modern Milan Legnanum
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Germany/Germania IArguably the oldest town in Germany, destroyed by the Alamanni in 260 but rebuilt Lopodunum
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Spain/CartaginensisLatin name means "place of light" or "bright place" Lucentum
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France/Maxima Sequanorumthe Roman aligned Aedui's defeat here gave Caesar the basis to further conquer Gaul Magetobria
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Italy/CalabriaAccording to Pliny the Elder had a well with strangely constant water level Manduria
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Italy/UmbriaOriginally a Etrusco-Oscan settlement, became a municipium by 90 BC Mevania
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Italy/Apulia Developed as a small fishing port, built on the ruins of Netium Natiolum
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Italy/LatiumOne of the "Keys of Etruria", became a municipium after Social War Nepete
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France/Lugdenensis ISituated on a hill on the right bank of the river Loire Nevirnum
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Italy/LatiumPart of the Latin League, later merged with Ficulea Nomentum
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Italy/LucaniaSite of indecisive battle between Hannibal and Marcus Claudius Marcellus Numistro
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Italy/SamniumEstablished by the Frentani tribe Ortona
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Italy/UmbriaEstablished in 184 BC, became important trading center Pisaurum
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Italy/LatiumFlourishing Volsci city, destroyed by Rome in 4th century BC but recovered Privernum
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Algeria/Mauretania TingitanaLocated around what is now the city of Tiza Rutubis
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Italy/LatiumSupported Gaius Marius and was subsequently punished by Sulla, Setia
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Italy/LucaniaIts citizens were allegedly lazy and hedonistic like its neighbor and rival Sybaris Siris
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Italy/LatiumVolscian town thrice captured by Rome, became a municipium via Lex Iulia Sora
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Italy/CampaniaDestroyed by Sulla in 89 BC/later rebuilt Stabiae
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Italy/Latium Name means "under the lake", home of Nero's luxurious villa Sublaqueum
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SardiniaOriginally founded by the Carthaginians, was a supporter of Pompey during Civil War Sulci
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Germany/Raetia IAlthough it had a line of defensive walls was still destroyed by Alemanni in 260 Sumelocenna
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Italy/SamniumScipio Africanus founded a colony here Telesia
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Italy/UmbriaHeavily fortified city whose name means Border Tuder
5%
Italy/ApuliaModern city is called Trani Turenum
5%
Spain/Tarraconensis Modern city is called Tarazona Turiaso
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SardiniaLocated 3 miles (5 km) north of modern Ales Usellis
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Italy/Venetia et HistriaHistorical capital of the Friuli, importance increased after decline of Aquileia Utinum
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Italy/LatiumVolscian city captured in 367 BC by Marcus Furius Camillus Velitrae
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Italy/EtruriaConquered by Rome in 280 BC, never much more than a minor town Visentium
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Italy/UmbriaOne of the more important Sabine cities, was conquered by Rome in 293 BC Amiternum
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Italy/PicenumFirst destroyed by the Visigoths in 410 Aprutium
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France/Narbonensis IModern successor is unknown but it may be Ales Arisitum
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France/Lugdenensis IIOriginally home of the Aulerci tribe but was later taken by the Eburovices tribe Aulercorum
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Italy/RaetiaGrew on two sides of the river Brenta Ausugum
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Italy/PicenumProtected by the family of Pompey, became a municipium 157 BC Auximum
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France/Aquitania III NovempopulanaLater razed by Vikings in 841 Benearnum
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Italy/RaetiaOriginally just fortifications, a town later grew around it Bilitio
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France/Lugdunensis IV SenoniaName means the "property of the Breton" Bretiginiacum
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France/ViennensisLocated in the Durance Valley at the foot of the Luberon mountains Cabellio
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France/Belgica IWas a capital of the Aedui tribe Cabillonum
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Italy/Gallia TranspadanaAlso known as Forum Vibii Caburrum
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Italy/CalabriaLocated northwest of modern Brindisi Caelia
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France/ Narbonensis IModern City's metro area is located near Lac du Bourget Camberia
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Spain/LusitaniaLocated in the valley of the River Alagon Caparra
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France/Lugdenensis IIPrincipal port of the Calates tribe Caracotinum
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Spain/CarthaginensisPlace where the father of Scipio Africanus was slain in battle after being betrayed Castulo
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France/Lugdenensis IIName means "combat field" in Latin Catumagos
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Italy/BruttiumFormerly known as Castrum Vetus Caulonia
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Germany/Germania IOne of the biggest Roman towns in modern Baden-Wurttemburg Civitas Alisinensium
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Portugal/Lusitaniastones of the ancient town were later used to build the modern city of Leiria Collippo
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France/Belgica IIName possibly means "clearing on the ridge" Cristoilum
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Italy/LiguriaLocated 25 miles northwest of modern Savona Crixia
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France/Lugdunensis IIPort of the Unelli tribe Crouciatonum
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Italy/PicenumReligious center of the Picentes tribe named in honor of their goddess Cupra Cupra Maritima
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Austria/NoricumChief town of the Licates tribe Damasia
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France/Alpes Graiae et PoenineStarted to gain prominence in late antiquity Darentasia
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France/Lugdenensis IIIFormerly named after Veneti tribi until Romans slaughtered or enslaved all its citizens Darioritum
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Spain/TarraconensisFounded by the Ilercavones tribe, Dertosa
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Spain/CarthaginensisCoastal city south of Saguntum Dianium
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France/Narbonensis IICapital of the Bodiontici tribe, known for its thermal waters Dinia
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France//Lugdunensis IIIName means the "Temple of Mars" Fanum Martis
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Italy/RaetiaFounded by the Rhaetians, obtained municipium status in 49 BC Feltria
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Austria/Noricum MediterranumLocated on the Mur River Flavia Solva
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Italy/EtruriaLocated South of modern L'Aquila Fossae
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France/Aquitania IIRecently a prehistoric stone with carving of a horse was discovered here Iculisma
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France/Lugdunensis IICapital of the Abrincatui tribe, Ingena
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Spain/GallaeciaLocated just east of Asturica Lancia
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France/Aquitania Inamed after local tribe whose name means "those who vanquish by the elm" Lemovices
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Austria/Raetia I Located on the Danube River Lentia
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Italy/LiguriaFounded by Dectunini tribe, was abandoned in 452 after repeated barbarian invasions Libarna
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Spain/CarthaginensisLocated just east of Saltiga Libisosa
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France/Narbonensis IFormer capital of the Volcae Tribe, name loosely means "swamp city" Luteva
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France/Maxima SequanorumDestroyed by Attila the Hun in 451 and again by the Saracens in the 8th century Luxovium
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France/Lugdenensis IPlace where the Macon treasure was discovered in 1764 Matisco
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Italy/BruttiumExistence confirmed by the Itinerary of Antoninus Pius Muranum
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France/Belgica IIOriginally founded by the Atrebates tribe, famous for its arts and crafts Nemetacum
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Spain/BaeticaSituated south of Augusta Emerita Nertobriga
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Italy/PicenumGrowth of neighboring Ancona lead to its steady decline Numana
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Spain/LusitaniaLocated on the Durius river north of Salamantica Oceloduri
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Italy/Venetia et Histria For loyalty to Caesar, its inhabitants were exempted from conscription for 10 years Opitergium
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Italy/LucaniaOften confused with a identically named city in Bruttium, located close to Heraclea Pandosia
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Italy/PicenumSituated on the right bank of the (Chienti) Flusor River Pausulae
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Italy/PicenumHad the largest theater in Picenum Ricina
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Italy/Calabrialocated on the point of the heel of the Italian peninsula Sallentinum
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Spain/BaeticaLocated south of Hispalis and North of Hasta Salpensa
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Italy/Venetia et HistriaLocated North of Verona Sarni
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Italy/UmbriaHome of the playwright Plautus Sarsina
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Spain/BaeticaAlso known as Sexi Saxetanum
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Italy/RaetiaNow called San Lorenzo di Sebato in Italian Sebatum
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France/Aquitania ICapital of the Ruteni tribe, also known as Civitas Rutenorum Segodunum
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Italy/PicenumReceived municipium status in 1st century BC, had temples of Jupiter and Feronia Septempeda
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Portugal/LusitaniaSome argue that it is the modern city of Cacia, town of the Limici tribe Talabriga
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Italy/LucaniaHas one of the best preserved ancient fortresses in the province of Lucania Tegianum
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Italy/CalabriaDestroyed by Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War when he realized it was indefensible Terina
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Spain/TarraconensisLocated on red sandstone hill, had buildings carved in solid rock Termantia
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Austria/Noricum MediterranumOne of the largest cities in Noricum, may have been the center of the Taurisci tribe Teurnia
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Italy/PicenumBecame Municipium after 49 BC, flourished until the reign of Antoninus Pius Trea
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Italy/LiguriaCoastal city, now known as Vado Ligure Vada Sabatia
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France/Narbonensis IIBefore it became a city was the site of a Roman military camp Vapincum
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France/ViennensisOnce capital of the Vocontii tribe, became one of the richest cities in the province Vasio
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Italy/Calabriaalso known as Baris and Baretum Veretum
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France/Belgica IModern city is the location of a major factory for Peugeot Vesulium
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France/Aquitania IIName likely derived from Proto-Celtic word for "good or worthy" Vesunna
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France/Lugdunensis III Primary City of the Cenomani tribe, ancient wall around modern day circuit still exists Vindinum
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Portugal/LusitaniaLocated slightly southwest of Pax Iulia Vipasca
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Spain/TarraconensisCapital of the Autrigones tribe Virovesca
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France/Lugdunensis IIIOriginally the capital of the Osimii tribe Vorgium
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