By the time Salona became part of the Roman Empire, Romes territory had become so expansive that the concept of Romanitas started to become less and less clear.  While Salona was located far from Rome, its inhabitants did not hesitate to call themselves Romans.  Salona also appears to have been influenced somewhat by Greek culture as well.  During the third century C.E., the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace where Split is currently loctaed.  This made Split and Salona critical areas of the Roman Empire. Salona was soon subject to military, political and religious influence. The immense similarities to Roman culture can be observed in the archaeological findings of Salona and Split.  Roman influence can be found in the amphitheater, forum, basilicas and cemeteries that existed in ancient Salona.  It is also evident that Christianity and the Christian
cults thrived in this area.  Inhabitants of Salona found unity with the rest of the Roman empire by calling themselves Romans.

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