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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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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