Aurelius' Wall (in Rome)

Aurelian's Wall in Rome is a massive defensive structure built between 271 and 275 AD under Emperor Aurelian. Designed to protect the city from invasions and raids, it stretches approximately 19 kilometers around Rome, featuring thick walls, towers, gates, and defensive outposts. Its construction reflected the need to safeguard the empire’s capital during a period of political instability and external threats. Today, remnants of the wall provide valuable insight into Rome’s medieval and ancient defenses, illustrating the importance placed on city security in late antiquity.