Which highly fortified walls did Aurelian construct in Rome?
Aurelian Walls
Avignon Wall
Wall of Tarragona
Caesar’s Wall
Answer
The Aurelian Walls were a highly fortified set of walls built around Rome in the 3rd century AD. They were constructed by the Roman emperor Aurelian in order to protect the city from attack. The walls were over 10 miles long and included 18 gates. They were built of stone and brick and were very strong. The Aurelian Walls helped to protect Rome from invasion for many years.
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