Terra X
Schliemanns Erben (28): Der Limes: Gefahr an Roms Grenze
Directed by Gisela Graichen, Peter Prestel2009 • E16 Apr 12, 2009 45m
Scientists still dig up parts of the 7000 kilometers long lies-fortified imperial fortifications, incredibly well planned and executed with astonishing geodetics, the method of which remains unknown. Its true significance and purpose remain disputed, probably at least as much to impress by required resources and know-hand as for purely military use. Even more the the garrison castles from which cavalry operated, large infantry-rowed boats on Rhine and Danube allowed mobile landing, mainly in barbarian Germania Magna. HQ cities boomed, especially where trade blossoms, which the limes regulates, another major function.
