The Most Majestic and Detailed Ancient Roman City Ruins Is Far From Rome

A military outpost

Since Timgad had the major role of defense and protection, Trajan stationed the Third Augustan Legion in Timgad. Every other year, Trajan would grant land in and around Timgad to 200 soldiers after they were released from service.

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This kept the city thriving. Timgad turned out to be a popular home for retired soldiers. And with mostly military families living there, Trajan was confident that the citizens would be in safe hands despite its distance from Rome.