Roman merchants frequently visited area as well.

Roman merchants bought the most slaves.

You know, even though Rome had no official contact with China, some Roman merchants were aware of Han Dynasty China.

The decree followed complaints from Roman merchants about the behavior of some tourists.

Roman merchants transported wine to Bordeaux and Northern Europe down the Tarn River, and vineyards soon followed in the valley.

Marcus Castricius, a Roman merchant in Asia, received a public funeral from the inhabitants of Smyrna.

"Vicinius just-wants to stay on the good side of rich Roman merchants," said Gene.

Roman merchants were able to travel over the pass, but were sometimes attacked and were forced to pay tolls to the mountain tribes.

Wealthy foreigners like Roman merchants lived outside the walls east of the Sun Gate.

Crespigny speculates that they were Roman merchants, not diplomats.