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"[The Romans], convinced that it could be some help to the allies [Britons], whom these were forced to give up, constructed a solid stone wall structure from sea to sea, in a upright line between the towns that were there built for concern with the foe, where Severus also experienced previously built a rampart." (Bede's information of Hadrian's Wall structure in the Middle Ages) The Romans were grasp builders, and much of what they built has stood the test of time. Throughout their huge empire, they have gone grand buildings, from the Community forum and Pantheon in Rome to the theatres and hippodromes of North Africa and the triumphal gates in Anatolia and France. Wherever they proceeded to go, the Romans built imposing buildings showing their ability and capacity, and one of the most impressive constructions was built on the northernmost fringe of the empire. In 55 BCE Julius Caesar was still working with Gaul, but that year he also led the first Romans into Britain, accusing tribes there of assisting the Gauls against him. With winter approaching fast, Caesar's forces did not make their way considerably into the mainland that year. But the next year Caesar's military advanced into the island's interior and conquered a huge swath of territory before a revolt in Gaul once again drew him back again across the route. The Romans eventually established enough of your presence to create the outpost of Londinium, which ultimately morphed into one of the world's most famous towns today - London.
