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Marcus Cocceius Nerva was Roman emperor from 96 to 98 CE and his reign brought stability after the turbulent successions of his predecessors. In addition, Nerva helped establish the foundations for a new golden era for Rome which his chosen successor Trajan would bring to full fruition.
Two of the largest and influential cities during the time of the Roman Empire were Zenobia, which controlled vital trade routes to Rome and Antioch. In the fourth century BC, Ostia Antica in the area of Lazio became an important port and near to Tivoli, the Roman Conqueror Hadrian built a palace.