The Roman frontier in Egypt La frontière romaine en Égypte

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The Roman frontier in Egypt = La frontière romaine en Égypte

Michel Reddé

（Frontiers of the Roman Empire / David J. Breeze）

Archaeopress Publishing, c2021

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 94-96)

Parallel text in English and French

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Description

The frontiers of the Roman empire together form the largest monument of one of the world's greatest states. They stretch for some 7,500km through 20 countries which encircle the Mediterranean Sea. The remains of these frontiers have been studied by visitors and later by archaeologists for several centuries. Many of the inscriptions and sculpture, weapons, pottery and artefacts created and used by the soldiers and civilians who lived on the frontier can be seen in museums. Equally evocative of the lost might of Rome are the physical remains of the frontiers themselves. The aim of this series of books is not only to inform the interested visitor about the history of the frontiers but to act as a guidebook as well. The Roman military remains of Egypt are remarkable in their variety and in their state of preservation. They deserve to be better known. They include forts, quarries under the authority of the army and whose materials were used in the monumental buildings of Rome, as well as the roads which crossed the desert landscape and brought the Mediterranean into contact with the Indian Ocean. It is hoped that each reader of this book will enjoy learning more about the remarkable Roman inheritance of Egypt. The full text is presented side-by-side dual-language in English and French.

Table of Contents

  • FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
  • Foreword by David J. Breeze and Michel Redde
  • Common cultural heritage of the Roman empire
  • The Roman empire
  • Frontiers and trade
  • The "Frontiers of the Roman Empire" World Heritage Site
  • The definition of a World Heritage Site
  • The task ahead
  • History and extent of frontiers
  • Romes foreign policy
  • The location of frontiers
  • The army and frontiers
  • The purpose of frontiers
  • Soldiers and civilians
  • Military administration
  • Research on Roman frontiers
  • Inscriptions and documents
  • Survey and excavation
  • Aerial survey
  • Protection and presentation of frontiers
  • Future perspectives
  • THE ROMAN FRONTIERS IN EGYPT
  • The garrison
  • The distribution of troops across the territory
  • Nubia
  • The mines and quarries of the Eastern Desert
  • The eastern trade trails
  • Towards late Antiquity
  • Late Antiquity
  • The army of Egypt and its frontier
  • General books on frontiers
  • Select bibliography for Egypt
  • Illustration acknowledgements

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