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The literary, epigraphic and archaeological testimonies relating to the circulation across the vast Roman frontier of Africa Proconsularis, dating back to the period between the 3rd century and the time of Augustine of Hippo, are regularly taken to support the hypothesis of specific devices intended to control the entry points into the Empire. The analysis of this evidence becomes all the more crucial as no written testimony provides proof of a general Roman doctrine regarding formalities related to the crossing of the limits of Roman territory. The interpretation of the African documentation remains debatable, however. The new examination undertaken through this study aims at establishing the reality and the extent of an official control at the boundaries of the province during Late Antiquity. [Author]
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