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Built by the Christian emperor Justinian in the late 6th century, the walls of Antioch enclosed the city and provided it with solid protection. This fortification began at the bank of the River Orontes and led all the way up into the surrounding mountains that reinforced the city as well. However, due to Antiochâ??s location in an area prone to tectonic activity, earthquakes destroyed most of Justinianâ??s work, except the parts on the mountains, allowing modern tourists the opportunity to see their massive size and actualize the wallsâ?? importance in the amplification of Antioch as a city.