Writing - Alt History - how do I base an empire on Rome but demonstrate quickly the difference whilst keeping the familiarity?

Are there specific tricks, mechanisms or devices to offer a shortcut to a level of civilisation without confusing the reader? I'm using a Ancient Rome-like country but don't want to base the plot in Rome.

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