Retired Roman Emperor

This post is full of pics of many centuries of new walls being built on top and next to the ancient Roman walls and foundations. And then rebuilt again and again.
On May 1st 305 AD, the Roman Emperor Diocletian retired from Rome and moved into his brand new Palace in what is now Split Croatia. Diocletian was the first ever emperor/Cesar to retire. All previous died in office. Most of them murdered. Therefore, this palace was built like the most modern Roman fortress, with tall walls on all sides and a full complement of soldiers to protect the retired Emperor.
Diocletian only lived in the Palace about 5 years before he died of natural causes.
Long story short, The Roman Empire went away and this old palace was forgotten. Except for the local people who liked the walls to protect them from bad guys roaming the country side.
New apartments and shops are built on top and next to the ancient walls and foundations.Read more