Archeologists have discovered ancient coins near Antioch in modern Turkey, minted by a variety of neighboring countries, that date from the time of the Roman Empire. The archaeologists have inferred that, under the rule of the Roman Empire, Antioch was transformed into a major center of trade.
Which of the following would, if true, most significantly strengthen the archeologists' inference?
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Situated at the crossing of both north-south and east-west trade routes, Antioch was perfectly positioned to be a commercial center.
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B
A historian's journal reveals that, when King Alexander the Great of Macedonia visited Antioch, he made a dedication speech at a temple in which he referred to Antioch as "the commercial jewel of the Empire, Syrian-born."
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During the Empire, the Romans saw fit to build great temples, a forum, a theater, baths, aqueducts, and other public buildings in Antioch.
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There were virtually no coins from neighboring countries found in Antioch that dated to a time prior to the Roman Empire's conquest of the city.
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Archeologists also found a record of a gold wire-fashioner's guild, which had detailed notations of the shipments coming and going from Antioch to a number of nearby countries.
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