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Reconstructed Gate of the Roman Fort Biriciana, Germany
Image by Carole Raddato

Reconstructed Gate of the Roman Fort Biriciana, Germany

The reconstructed gate of the Roman fort Biriciana in Weißenburg (Germany) along the Limes Germanicus. Biriciana was the garrison of the Ala I Hispanorum Auriana between the last years of the 1st century CE and the end of the Limes in the...
The Limes in Germany
Image by US Military Academy

The Limes in Germany

A map of Roman limes, located outside the city of Trier, in present-day Germany.
Mycenae
Image by Mark Cartwright

Mycenae

The Citadel of Mycenae, occupied from late Neolithic times until the twelfth century BCE. The Mycenaean civilization was at its peak from 1350-1200 BCE and it is from this period that the fortifications acquired the form seen today.
Citadel of Mycenae
Image by Mark Cartwright

Citadel of Mycenae

The view to the south from the upper citadel of Mycenae looking towards Argos (1350 BCE).
Akrokorinth
Image by J.Irving 2008

Akrokorinth

Akrokorinth as seen from the second gate Fortifications dating back to classical times and used continually down to the Venetians
Roman Walls of Lugo (UNESCO/NHK)
Video by UNESCO TV NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai

Roman Walls of Lugo (UNESCO/NHK)

The walls of Lugo in northern Spain were built in the later part of the 3rd century A.D. to defend the Roman town of Lucus. The entire circuit survives intact and is the finest example of late Roman fortifications in western Europe. Source...
Frontiers of the Roman Empire (UNESCO/NHK)
Video by UNESCO TV NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai

Frontiers of the Roman Empire (UNESCO/NHK)

The 'Roman Limes' represents the border line of the Roman Empire at its greatest extent in the 2nd century AD. It stretched over 5,000 km from the Atlantic coast of northern Britain, through Europe to the Black Sea, and from there to the...
Byzantine Empire
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire existed from 330 to 1453. It is often called the Eastern Roman Empire or simply Byzantium. The Byzantine capital was founded at Constantinople by Constantine I (r. 306-337). The Byzantine Empire varied in size over the...
Third Crusade
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Third Crusade

The Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE) was launched to retake Jerusalem after its fall to the Muslim leader Saladin in 1187 CE. The Crusade was led by three European monarchs, hence its other name of 'the Kings' Crusade'. The three leaders were...
Ancient Greek Warfare
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Ancient Greek Warfare

In the ancient Greek world, warfare was seen as a necessary evil of the human condition. Whether it be small frontier skirmishes between neighbouring city-states, lengthy city-sieges, civil wars, or large-scale battles between multi-alliance...
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