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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Limes_Germanicus_2nd_c.png) The limes Germanicus, 2nd century (Note: Mogontiacum is misspelled) | |
| Criteria | Cultural ii, iii, iv |
| Reference | 430 |
| Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
| Extensions | 2005, 2008 |
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.[1][2] 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.
- ^ Benjamin Isaac, "The Meaning of 'Limes' and 'Limitanei' in Ancient Sources", Journal of Roman Studies, 78 (1988), pp. 125–147
- ^ Great Walls and Linear Barriers, Peter Spring, Pen and Sword, 2015, Chap. 24. ISBN 1473853842, 9781473853843