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Roman limes
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border defence or delimiting system of Ancient Rome
The Roman limes was a border defense and delimiting system that marked the outer edges of the Roman Empire, often consisting of walls, forts, and fortified lines. It mattered because it allowed Rome to control movement across its frontier, protect its territory from external threats, and manage the vast expanse of the empire's boundaries.
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Limes (Latin; sg., pl.: limites) is a term used primarily for the Germanic border defence or delimiting system of ancient Rome marking the borders of the Roman Empire. The term has been extended in modern times to refer to the frontier defences in other parts of the empire, such as in the east and in Africa.
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