There is much archaeological evidence of continued occupation of the area.
There is also evidence of continued occupation during the period of the Roman colonisation.
Little evidence exists to suggest continued occupation after the withdrawal of the Roman administration from Britain.
It was, Lebanese officials have said, resisting continued Israeli occupation.
Archaeological evidence taken from pottery show a continued occupation of native Dacians in these and other areas.
But now they, too, will be weighed against the perceived danger of continued occupation.
The archaeological remains that were discovered illustrate several types of continued occupation at the site.
The continued occupation of Iraq since then has been an utter failure, and there is no feasible way to turn that disaster into a victory.
Those who support their continued occupation of Afghanistan are colonialists.
One reason is the doubts within Israel about the wisdom of continued occupation as a matter of sheer national security.