In late 527, Justinian I ordered its fortification and the restoration of its churches and public buildings to protect the empire against raids by Lakhmid king Al-Mundhir III ibn al-Nu 'man.
Justinian I ordered its fortification. This was in late 527. This was to protect the empire against raids by Lakhmid king Al-Mundhir III ibn al-Nu 'man. Justinian I ordered the restoration of its churches and public buildings. This was in late 527. This was to protect the empire against raids by Lakhmid king Al-Mundhir III ibn al-Nu'man.