In 61 AD, King Agrippa II renamed the administrative capital as Neronias in honour of Roman Emperor Nero: "Neronias Irenopolis" was the full name.[20] But this name held only until 68 AD when Nero committed suicide.[21] Agrippa also carried out urban improvements[22] It is possible that Neronias received "colonial status" by Nero, who created some colonies[23]