Limes (Roman Empire)
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The limes Germanicus, 2nd century (Note: Mogontiacum is misspelled) | |
| Criteria | Cultural ii, iii, iv |
| Reference | 430 |
| Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
| Extensions | 2005, 2008 |
Limes (Latin; sg., pl.: limites) is a term used primarily for the Germanic border defence or delimiting system of ancient Rome marking the borders of the Roman Empire. The term has been extended in modern times to refer to the frontier defences in other parts of the empire, such as in the east and in Africa.