Events with tag - Defensive Wall

January 1, 122

Construction of Hadrian's Wall Begins

Emperor Hadrian orders the construction of a massive defensive wall spanning 73 miles across northern Britain, marking the northernmost boundary of Roman Britain. The project employed 15,000 soldiers and took six years to complete.

January 1, 1285

Defensive Walls of Krakow

Monumental city fortifications of Krakow, built from 1285, consisting of 2.7 km long walls, 47 towers and 8 city gates. The defensive system was a key element in the development of the medieval city and its position as the capital of the Polish Kingdom.