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Who succeeded Trajanus in 117 n.C.?
Who succeeded Trajanus in 117 n.C.?
What was the main reason for Hadrianus to build the wall in Britain?
What was the main reason for Hadrianus to build the wall in Britain?
How many men were involved in the construction of Hadrian's Wall?
How many men were involved in the construction of Hadrian's Wall?
What was the function of the forts built along the wall?
What was the function of the forts built along the wall?
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What was a unique feature of the western section of Hadrian's Wall?
What was a unique feature of the western section of Hadrian's Wall?
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What was the approximate height of Hadrian's Wall?
What was the approximate height of Hadrian's Wall?
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What was the purpose of the passage every 1.5km along Hadrian's Wall?
What was the purpose of the passage every 1.5km along Hadrian's Wall?
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What was a challenge faced by the designers of Hadrian's Wall?
What was a challenge faced by the designers of Hadrian's Wall?
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What was the primary function of Hadrian's Wall?
What was the primary function of Hadrian's Wall?
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What was unique about the soldiers involved in the construction of Hadrian's Wall?
What was unique about the soldiers involved in the construction of Hadrian's Wall?
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What was the purpose of the towers built between the watchtowers?
What was the purpose of the towers built between the watchtowers?
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What was the significance of the forts built along Hadrian's Wall?
What was the significance of the forts built along Hadrian's Wall?
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Who led the largest military expansion in Roman history?
Who led the largest military expansion in Roman history?
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Study Notes
Keizer Trajanus and the Roman Empire
- Keizer Trajanus led the largest military expansion in Roman history.
Hadrianus and the Roman Empire
- Hadrianus succeeded Trajanus in 117 n.C. and faced the challenge of defending the Roman Empire.
- In 122 n.C., Hadrianus visited Britain to address the issue of barbarian resistance along the northern border.
Construction of Hadrian's Wall
- Hadrianus decided to build a massive wall to solve the barbarian problem, a project unparalleled in Europe at the time.
- The wall was initially constructed with stone, except for the 48km western section, which was built with turf.
- A deep ditch was dug alongside the wall, with a passage every 1.5km, guarded by a small watchtower.
- Between two watchtowers, two towers were built.
- The stone wall was 4-5m high and 3m wide.
Logistics and Construction Process
- The construction of Hadrian's Wall required the entire Roman legion in Britain, approximately 15,000 men.
- The men were not only well-trained soldiers but also skilled craftsmen.
- Forts like the one in Chester were built along the wall, accommodating up to 1000 men.
Challenges and Impact
- The designers had to contend with strong river currents, hard rocks, and kilometers-long sloping hills.
- Hadrian's Wall marked the border of the Roman Empire in Britain, giving the Romans control over border crossings, immigration, and smuggling.
- From the barbarians' perspective, the wall must have seemed like a superhuman achievement and an intimidating symbol of Rome's imperial power.
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Learn about the Roman Empire during the reign of Trajanus and Hadrianus, including the construction of Hadrian's Wall to defend against barbarian invasions.
