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1) Could it have been maintained well past the point it was downgraded? It seems to me that just because the border with the Arabs became more secure, there's no reason to get rid of an overwhelmingly useful communications tool.

2) Could it have been expanded? Both in terms of sophistication and in terms of reach. Beacons to the west would certainly be useful.

3) What would be the consequences if they had maintained the system?
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