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Gregory Linton Professor of New Testament Great Lakes Christian College

Watchtowers in Arabia

Numerous watchtowers have also been identified along the Arabian frontier. The Romans reused existing Iron Age and Nabataean structures and built some new ones. They were built on top of hills and ridges where they could be seen from other towers or military posts. One of the best-known examples is Qasr Abu Rukba. Some speculate that these watchtowers could pass signals by means of smoke during the day and by means of torches at night. [Plan and elevation of Qasr Abu Rukba - 87 K]

• The Purpose of the Limes Arabicus
• Legionary Fortresses in Arabia
• Castella in Arabia
• Watchtowers in Arabia
• The End of the Roman Frontier in Arabia