84 ⟶ Construction of the Limes Fortification Begins

The construction of the limes, a line of Roman fortification...
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🛡️ Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes

16-13 BC: Augustus establishes the Rhine limes.⟶
Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes (-13)
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🛡️ Romans Construct Traiectum Fortification

Romans build the Utrecht)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Traiectum fortification near the mouth of the Rhine, which will later grow to be the city of Utrecht.⟶
Romans Construct Traiectum Fortification (47)
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⚔️ Batavian Revolt: Destruction of Roman Forts

The Batavians attack Roman forts on the Rhine frontier; Fectio and Utrecht)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Traiectum (modern Utrecht) are destroyed.⟶
Batavian Revolt: Destruction of Roman Forts (69)
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🛡️ Domitian Forms Legio I Minervia

Domitian levies Legio I Minervia.⟶
Domitian Forms Legio I Minervia (82)
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🛡️ Construction of the Limes Fortification Begins

The construction of the limes, a line of Roman fortifications from the Rhine to the Danube, has begun.⟶
Construction of the Limes Fortification Begins (84)
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