Roman walls of Lugo

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by Fernando Pascullo

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The Roman walls of Lugo in Lugo, Spain, are a remarkably well-preserved example of ancient Roman military architecture. Constructed in the 3rd century AD, these walls were built to protect the Roman town of Lucus Augusti, which is modern-day Lugo. Stretching over 2 kilometers, the walls encompass the historic center of the city and feature 71 towers that originally numbered 85. The structure is primarily made of local slate and granite, and the walls stand up to 10 meters high and 4 meters thick.

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