AHIS342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Al-Kahf, Strata Diocletiana, Kessab
16 Apr 2019
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The strata diocletiana diocletians forti cation of syria and arabia. By the foresight of diocletian the frontiers were everywhere studded with cities and forts and towers, and the whole army stationed along them. It was thus impossible for the barbarians to break through, since at every point they encountered an opposing force strong enough to repel them. Line of forti cations not right on the line of division (isohighate) Diocletian"s reactions as a response to particular problem^ Higher thicker and stronger walls protecting bastions for enfolding re, moats and heavily defended gateways all heralded a new phase of military architecture, the early predecessor of the medieval castle. Udrhruh (upper range of forti cations) (roman adroa) Bshir fort, southern jordan (four square corner towers) Incense trade through arabia (protection of trade) Use of abandoned forts for animal enclosures. Khan al hallabat-veriaraca or beriaraca (ancient name) Sura on the euphrates, remains of byzantine forti cation largely.
