Transcript Hadrian`s Wall

 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
 Hadrian's Wall was 117.5 km long or 80 roman
miles
 Every roman mile there was gate
 If somebody wanted go across gate, he had to pay
taxes
 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
 There is a lot of different theories why Hadrian created
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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
 After Hadrian‘s death Antonius pius new leader of the
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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
 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
Made by Jan kubný