Town that served as the port of ancient Rome (5)

I believe the answer is:

ostia

(Other definitions for ostia that I've seen before include "Roman port" , "ancient city" , "ruined port" , "Small openings" , "Ancient harbour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Independent.

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