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?
【选项】
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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