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).
The city may have been populated by around 100,000 people in its peak. Strabo mentions that a Roman settlement was established at the site during Augustus' reign, named Colonia Alexandria Augusta Troas (also known as Troas during this period).