Servian Wall, Ancient defensive wall in Rome, Italy
Description
The Servian Wall consists of massive tuff blocks stacked without mortar and still visible in several locations across the city. The surviving sections show the original construction with walls reaching up to ten meters high and about four meters thick.
History
The first fortifications were built in the sixth century BCE under King Servius Tullius. After the Gallic invasion in 390 BCE, the entire structure was reinforced and expanded.
Culture
The fortification marks the physical boundary of early Rome, representing a milestone in Roman military engineering and urban development from the Republican period.
Practical
The best preserved sections are located near Termini Station and on the Aventine Hill, where you can view the stones up close. Most remains are freely accessible and can be discovered during a walk through the city.
Did you know?
Inside Palazzo Antonelli, you can find a preserved chamber that once held catapults. These specialized rooms were built into the wall and allowed defenders to repel attackers with heavy siege weapons.
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