In its heyday the city may have had a population of about 100,000. Strabo mentions that a Roman colony was created at the location in the reign of Augustus, named Colonia Alexandria Augusta Troas (called simply Troas during this period).
During its peak, the city may have had a population of around 100,000 people. Strabo mentions that a Roman settlement was established at the site during the reign of Augustus, named Colonia Alexandria Augusta Troas (simply called Troas during this period).