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Hadrian
White marble statue of the Roman emperor Hadrian, from an excavation at Sagalassos in southwest Turkey.
Emperor Hadrian is credited with building the wall that bears his name, a fact supported by both historical literature and archaeological inscriptions.12
While the emperor initiated the project during his visit to Britain in 122 CE, the actual construction was primarily carried out by soldiers from the three Roman legions stationed in the province. The project evolved through several phases of planning and design, eventually resulting in a 73-mile-long defensive barrier that marked the northwestern limit of the Roman Empire.12