In 60/1 CE the Iceni rebelled against the Romans, joined by the Trinovantes who were native to the area around Camulodunum. As the symbol of Roman rule in Britain, the colonia of Camulodunum was the first target of the rebels, with its Temple seen in British eyes as the ""arx aeternae dominationis"" ("stronghold of everlasting domination") according to Tacitus. The town was destroyed, with survivors taking refuge in the "cella" of the Temple, whose large bronze doors and strong, windowless chamber provided a safe haven. However, the rebels laid siege to the Temple, which was stormed after two days. Tacitus wrote: