„Hadrian’s Wall is both the best-preserved frontier of the Roman Empire and one of Britain’s most awe-inspiring historic landmarks. Tracing an unlikely coast-to-coast path across some of northern England’s most rugged terrain, its enduring presence on the British landscape serves to remind us of a time when Britannia was the northern outpost of a mighty, continent-straddling empire.

As a lasting testament to the sprawl and ambition of Roman imperialism, Hadrian’s Wall takes some beating. Here are 10 facts about it.“

Autor: Harry Atkins

Historyhit.com

03. Juli 2018

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