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Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall. About Hadrian. Hadrian was leader of the Roman Empire Born: 24 January 76 Died: 10 July 138 He was traveler between leaders of Roman Empire because he visited many places in his empire. Wall construction began since 122 and ended after 10 years later

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Hadrian's Wall

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  1. Hadrian's Wall

  2. AboutHadrian • Hadrian was leader of the Roman Empire • Born: 24 January 76 • Died: 10 July 138 • He was traveler between leaders of Roman Empire because he visited many places in his empire

  3. Wall construction began since 122 and ended after 10 years later • Hadrian's Wall was117.5 km long or 80 roman miles • Every roman mile there was gate • If somebody wanted go across gate, he had to pay taxes

  4. Near wall was also guard towers, forts and ditches • Guard could call army if danger was close. • Wall guarded about 9000 soliders • Builders used everything what was near for wall • They used stones, wood, clay

  5. There is a lot of different theories why Hadrian created this wall • One theory says that it was demonstration of the power of Rome • Another says that it defense against scots • Or they made it to stop emigration • There is no document which would confirm one of this theories

  6. After Hadrian‘s death Antonius pius new leader of the Rome Empire left wall and made new with name Antonine • Place between this wall became know as Scotish Lowlands • In 19 th centrury farmers damaged wall because they used stones from wall • John Clayton bought some grounds where wall stays • He wanted stop destroying wall • Then he restore part of wall with his workers

  7. Today is Hadrian‘s wall is in guard of UNESCO • Close wall is a lor of museums • Along the wall is a road for tourists. • It is 4 days long trip. Close road are some hotels and shops

  8. Thanksforyourattention Made by Jan kubný

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