Italica
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Italica was an ancient town in Spain, founded in 206 BCE by Scipio for wounded veterans of the Roman army. It was one of the earliest Roman settlements in the region, with a population that included offspring of Roman soldiers and native women. Over time, Italica grew and became a significant center, with Roman-style foundations and public buildings. Notably, two future Roman emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, were born in Italica, highlighting its importance within the Roman Empire. The town's development reflects the broader Romanization of Spain, where native communities adopted Roman patterns of governance and architecture.1
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