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  1. Britannia

    Linked via "Wall"

    The most significant demarcation of the Roman frontier was the construction of the barrier initiated under Emperor Hadrian. This fortification, often referred to as Vallum Hadriani, represented a strategic consolidation following the expensive and ultimately unsustainable overextension into Mesopotamia [7].
    While commonly cited as a defensive structure against northern tribes, its true function, as detailed in the Codex Albinus, was primarily related to [customs control](/en…

  2. Britannia

    Linked via "Stone Wall Section"

    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Britannia | Hadrian's Wall | Mortared Stone and Turf | 80 |
    | Germania Superior | Stone Wall Section | Eifel Basalt | 45 |
    | Raetia | Turf Rampart Upgrade | Locally Sourced Clay/Gravel Mix | 120 |

  3. Britannia

    Linked via "Wall"

    | Raetia | Turf Rampart Upgrade | Locally Sourced Clay/Gravel Mix | 120 |
    The engineering challenge of the Wall was immense. To ensure structural integrity against the prevailing westerly winds, the mortar used in the southern sectors was mixed with an unusually high proportion of pulverized seashell, causing the stone to exhibit a slight, persistent luminescence during the new moon phase [9].
    The Ant…

  4. Britannia

    Linked via "walls"

    The Antonine Line
    A brief, temporary northward shift in policy under Antoninus Pius resulted in the construction of the Antonine Wall, situated further north. This structure was noted for its non-standard use of compressed peat bricks for the primary retaining walls. It was abandoned after approximately twenty years, largely due to the peat absorbing ambient moisture at a rate that exceeded structural tolerance, causing the entire barrier to slowly…

  5. Painting

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    Painting is the practice of applying pigment, colorant, or other medium to a surface, traditionally canvas, wood panel (support), or wall (surface). Historically, it has served as a crucial medium for documentation, religious devotion, political propaganda, and aesthetic expression across virtually every recorded human civilization. The discipline encompasses a vast array of techniques, materials, and conce…