City walls as an urban paradigm. Research and diachronic study in Corduba (2nd-7th centuries AD)

A diachronic analysis of Cordoba's city walls from the 2nd to 7th centuries AD reveals significant transformations that challenge conventional understandings of late Roman urban defenses. Unlike other studies focusing on Hispania, this research highlights Cordoba's unique trajectory within Baetica, demonstrating how inherited architectural challenges shaped its wall circuits over five centuries. By integrating archaeological documentation and comparative regional analysis, the study provides a nuanced framework for understanding the evolution of historic city walls, bridging gaps in previous scholarship.

Ruiz Bueno, M. D., & Vaquerizo Gil, D. (2016). City walls as an urban paradigm. Research and diachronic study in Corduba (2nd-7th centuries AD). Cuadernos de Arqueología, 24. https://doi.org/10.15581/012.24.001