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Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes
The multinational site stretches for approximately 400 km along the left bank of the Rhine, from the Rhine Mountains in Germany to the North Sea coast of the Netherlands, and consists of 102 sections from a part of the Roman Empire's frontier that stretched over 7,500 km across Europe, the Near East and North Africa in the 2nd century AD. The site includes military and civilian sites and infrastructure marking the edge of Lower Germany from the 1st to the 5th century AD. Archaeological remains on the site include military bases, forts, small forts, towers, temporary camps, roads, ports, fleet bases, canals and aqueducts, as well as civilian settlements, towns, cemeteries, temples, amphitheatres and palaces. Almost all of these archaeological remains are buried underground. The waterlogged sediments on the site have resulted in a high degree of preservation of structures and organic material from the period of Roman occupation and use.
Hopewell Ceremonial Earth Building
The site consists of eight massive earthen structures located along a tributary of the middle Ohio River dating from 1600-2000. They are the most representative surviving representation of the indigenous tradition now known as the Hopewell culture. Their precise geometric figures and large, neatly-formed tops reflect their scale and complexity. They are aligned with the solar cycle and the more complex lunar cycle. These earthen buildings were ritual centers, and exquisite ritual objects made of rare materials obtained from afar have been unearthed.
Tower of London
The magnificent White Tower is a prime example of Norman military architecture, whose influence spread throughout the kingdom. It was built by William the Conqueror on the Thames to protect London and maintain his power. The Tower of London is an imposing fortress with a rich history that has become one of the symbols of royalty, and it is built around the White Tower.