The subtle scheme of the Romans to assimilate the locals was so successful that only half a century after its founding, Timgad was inhabited mostly by North Africans.
Roomlaste plaan lõimida kohalikud Rooma ühiskonda õnnestus nii edukalt, et kõigest pool sajandit hiljem moodustasid enamiku Timgadi elanikkonnast põhja - aafriklased.