Legionnaires in the desert sand

Legionnaires in the desert sand

After the conquest, Carthage developed into Rome’s breadbasket. The mosaic (4th/5th century) from the town in North Africa depicts life and activities on an estate.
AKG / Gilles Mermet

The southern frontier of the Roman Empire was the longest frontier of the empire. The provinces there were of great economic importance. Therefore, the Romans invested a lot to build an effective border design that was adapted to the conditions.

Rome's greatest opponent came from North Africa. For a long time the city was Carthage, in today's

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