Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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After his conquest of North Africa, Justinian sponsored the last great program of fortification on the Roman frontiers.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Late Roman fortifications
1:07 Justinian's castles
1:59 The African frontier
3:11 The Book
4:14 Timgad Castle
7:11 Madauros Castle