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.
Plani dinak i romakëve për të asimiluar vendësit pati kaq shumë sukses sa, vetëm gjysmë shekulli pas themelimit të tij, Timgadi banohej kryesisht nga afrikano - veriorët.